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Many thanks.

I have narrowed down the possible original owner from the combination of medal ribbons.

The most likely is Lt-Col R E Scott of the 2/7th Rajput Regiment. He saw service in the Great War and obtained the rank of Lt-Col on the 1st February 1944. I am still looking for his I.G.S.M entitlement.

Lt-Col Harold Cecil Latham 2/7th Rajput Regiment was in the running as he was also entitled to a British War Medal and Victory Medal and made T/Col by 3rd November 1943, however he went on to become an A/Brigadier and was awarded the O.B.E. which I would expect to see amongst the ribbons.

Wilfred Edgar Norrish also reached the rank of Lt-Col whilst serving with the 1/7th Rajput Regiment. He was entitled to the I.G.S.M with Marsud Clasp but does not appear to have had Great War Service.

Kenneth Davidson Marsland is another contender. He was a Lt-Col with the 2/7th Rajput Regiment from 4th January 1944.

I am confident that I can narrow it down further.