West Minster Rifles Presentation Hallmarked Silver Bugle

West Minster Rifles Presentation Hallmarked Silver Bugle by Hawkes and Sons London. Hallmarked silver with the following presentation, PRESENTED BY THE WEST MINSTER RIFLES TO GEN E S COKE CMG DSO AS A TOKEN OF ADMIRATION AND ESTEEM 1916 – 1919. The condition is good couple of age small dents please see images and although the presentation lettering a little worn in the odd place but still visible. Brigadier Edward Sacheverell D’Ewes Coke: CMG 1915, DSO 1918; eldest son of Maj-Gen John Talbot Coke, of Trusley, Derbyshire. Born 3 Dec 1872, married 1905 Helen Maud, youngest daughter of John A’Deane; Commissioned 1894. Capt 1901, Major, 1913, Brevet Lt Col 1916, Temp Brig General 1916 commanding 169th (3rd London) Brigade from 5th February until end of war. MID 7 times.Served with the Chitral Force 1895, severely wounded at Malakand Pass; NW Frontier of India 1897; Tirah Expeditionary Force 1897-8 as brigade signalling officer. Lt-Colonel, Kings Own Scottish Borderers 1919-20. Colonel 1920. Commanding Ist London Infantry Brigade (TA) 1920-22. Retired 1922 with rank of Brig-General. Chevalier Legion D’ Hon.