ID Disc etc

[irishhorse]

Looking for info on these. A copper plate (probably to print calling cards, as lettering is back to front) with M. J. R. S. STUART / Royal Field Artillery. And a thin aluminium disc with J R STUART / C.E. / KEH / 08 (KEH has been scratched out). Came with a RUR officers jacket dated 1961. And named to Capt 78834 Smeaton-Stuart. And another dated 1956 to J. Smeaton -Stuart Esq. All to same man, or a family connection ? Note I will be passing these on.

[BWEF]

The aluminium disc is a pre-war to early WW1 British identity disc. At some time the single round red disc was issued instead.

From late 1916 the second green disc was added to the round red disc to make the well known pair of discs, also worn in WW2.

I take the KEH to stand for King Edwards Horse.

http://www.kingedwardshorse.net/

Have you tried the Army List?

[irishhorse]

Thanks BWEF. I don't have access to the Army List. But a quick Internet search revealed a full name. Lt John Roland Smeaton-Stuart RFA.
And photo. http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205389342
So perhaps a fathers I'D disc, and sons jackets. The only medal ribbons on the jackets are general service medals, pre and post 1962 types.

[bazsi]

I have John Smeaton-Stuart's another RUR tunic from the 1960's. Yes, it looks like it was a father and son lot which was split up.

I have found some info about him on Bonhams website:

Pair to Captain J.Smeaton-Stuart, Royal Ulster Rifles,

General Service Medal 1918-62, one bar, Cyprus (2/Lt.J.Smeaton-Stuart. R.U.R.); Campaign Service Medal 1962, two bars, Borneo, Radfan (Capt.J.Smeaton-Stuart. R.U.R.). Court mounted as worn. With Three to Lieutenant J.R.S.Stuart, Royal Artillery, 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut.J.R.S.Stuart. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medal (Lieut.J.R.S.Smith.). Mounted as worn. Official correction to Regiment on the second medal. (Lot)

FOOTNOTES
The lot comes with two Log Books for Captain J.Smeaton-Stuart, an EIIR issue Royal Ulster Rifles Officer's sword by Wilkinson numbered 78535, in plated scabbard. An E.VII.R. issue Rifle Officer's sword in leather scabbard. A Victorian Artillery Officer's sword by Thurkle (without scabbard). Two Malaysian swords. The medals are framed with relevant recipient's insignia, together with a separate frame housing of Pouch Belt Plate Whistle Guard, chain & whistle, pouch badge, Caubeen badge, cap and collar badge.

He begins flying training in June 1962 flying Chipmunks and Austers. He is awarded his Army Flying Badge on the 10th April 1963. He is flying in Aden in April and is involved in a variety of tasks and missions. He trains to fly helicopters in late September flying the Bell 47G. He gains his certificate of competence on the 6th March 1965 and begins flying the Sioux. His logbook shows much activity and Recce patrols until April 1966. He gains his certificate of Competence to fly VIPs on the 5th August 1965. In June 1967 acting as co-pilot has a total of 2.40 hours in a Hunter. His total hours amount to 947:35.

The lot was sold for sold for £1,560 in 2016.

According to the London Gazette his ranks and dates are the following:

2nd Lt.: 27.7.1956.
Lt.: 27.7.1958.
Capt.: 27.7.1962.
Maj.: 30.6.1969.
Ret.: 1.6.1973.

[High Wood]

Medal index card.