WWI Named to ‘W.H. Collins MC’ Webley .455 Service Revolver Holster Stamped Maker Geo. G.Bussey &Co 1917. 20193. WWI Named to ‘W.H. Collins MC’ Webley .455 Service Revolver Holster Stamped Maker Geo. G.Bussey &Co 1917. 20193. Antiques & Militaria

William Henry Collins entered the France/Flanders theatre of war as a Company Sergeant-Major in the 2nd Battalion Middlesex Regiment, on 7 November 1914. Later served as such with the 3rd Battalion Hampshire Regiment. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in the Hampshire Regiment on 16 April 1917. On 1 September 1918, 2nd Lieutenant Collins led ‘A’ Company, 10th Battalion Hampshire Regiment, in an assault on Bulgarian positions at the Roche Noire Salient, Salonika. Though wounded in the action, Collins continued to lead his men until all the objectives had been taken and a defensive position secured, taking 28 prisoners in the process. For his leadership and bravery in action, Collins was awarded the Military Cross. Post-war he served in India as a Captain in the Bombay, Baroda & Central India Railway Regiment. W.H. Collins was awarded ‘The Great War ‘Salonika’ M.C. group of four ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. No other officers were left in his company, and his three senior Sergeants were casualties, but he led his company with great skill and determination, setting a splendid example to all under his command. In capturing a position he was wounded, but did not wait to have his wounds dressed until all his objectives had been captured and his company was reorganised’. The holster is in very nice condition with all leather and stitching intact. W.H. Collins MC The Hampshires is clearly stamped to the front flap and Geo. G.Bussey & Co 1917 to the belt hook (George Gibson Bussey was born 1829 in Yorkshire, to a working family, and found work as an apprentice saddler at a young age. Having moved to London in 1851, he established himself as a saddler and gunsmith, and demonstrated an astute interest in identifying consumer trends. Bussey was reputed to have spent many early mornings strolling through the fashionable shopping areas of London, watching as windows were redecorated with new products, in an effort to ascertain which products were growing in popularity. Using such insight, by 1855 he had registered as a gun-case maker at 173 High Holborn; an apparent intersection of his two primary skill sets.). The price for this valued piece of history includes UK delivery. 20193.