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The following five Lots were personally presented to the present owner by Brigadier Salomons, a close friend and owner of the neighbouring estate in the west of Scotland An important Second War D.S.O. and Bar, O.B.E. group of ten awarded to Brigadier J. A. Salomons, Indian Army, a veteran of numerous campaigns on the North-West Frontier, Salomons served with distinction in Africa and Burma with the 'Ball of Fire' 5th Indian Division, notably taking the surrender of the Nicobar and Andaman Islands whilst commander of the 116th Indian Infantry Division in October 1945 Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, officially dated '1945', with Second Award Bar, officially dated '1945', with top riband bar, adapted for mounting; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt; India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Waziristan 1921-24, North West Frontier 1930-31, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. J. A. Salomons, 3-3 S,Prs.); India General Service 1936-39, 2 clasps, North West Frontier 1936-37, North West Frontier 1937-39 (4569 Sepoy Prabha, 1-17 Dogra.) [sic]; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; India Independence Medal (AI-498 Brig. J. A. Salomon, I.A.), mounted court-style as worn by Spink & Son, 5, 6 & 7 King Street, very fine (10) Note: The I.G.S. was replaced for the purposes of mounting, after the loss of the original. D.S.O. London Gazette 8 February 1945. The original recommendation states: 'In Arakan Brig. Salomons commanded 4/7 Rajputs in Jan 1944 with conspicuous success and was mostly instrumental in affecting the capture of Pt 124 and an important part of the "Tortoise" Feature. The personal example of courage he set to his Battalion was noteworthy in the Division. Since commanding 9 Ind Inf Bde he held firm in his positions overlooking the Maungdaw-Buthidaung Road east of the Mayu Ridge when the Ngakyedauk Pass was out behind him; and later commanded the operations south of Maungdaw leading up to the capture of Godusara. In the Imphal Plain he re-captured Nunshigum and Mapo features through his skilful leadership, and through his aggressive inspiration his Bde has accounted for very many enemy dead. Brig Salomons has been on service continuously since the M.E. 1940 campaign and his services deserve high recognition.' Second Award Bar to D.S.O. London Gazette 28 June 1945. The original recommendation states: Throughout this period Brig Salomons' Bde has been heavily engaged with the enemy, firstly in the operations to clear the Kohima Rd and later in the advance down the Tiddim Rd. During all this time his Bde has done magnificent work and has kept up the momentum of the advance despite units being heavily depleted by sickness and casualties. By his personality, Brig Salomons has inspired his Bde with dash and confidence and is largely responsible for their great work. His conduct of the operations throughout has been deserving of the highest praise. This officer is recommended for the award of a(nother) D.S.O.' O.B.E. London Gazette 8 July 1941. The original recommendation - by Brigadier (later Earl) Wavell - states: 'Egypt (Nibeiwa & Sidi Barani) 9/11 Dec 1940. This officer was the senior Liaison officer with Brig HQ during the recent operations. He not only carried out his duties as Liaison officer most effectively and at times under artillery fire of some intensity, but also acted when necessary as an additional staff officer to relieve the over-burdened Brigade Staff. During the night march after Nibeiwa on 9/10 Dec and again during the night 11/12 Dec he led the Brigade across unknown country accurately and quickly. His conduct throughout was beyond praise. His cool, careful and selfless devotion to duty contributed in large measure to the successful conduct of the operations.' Joseph Arthur Salomons was born on 14 March 1900 and commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 29 January 1920, joining th