Korea Medal 1950-53 (22540122 Pte. J. Robinson. K.O.S.B.)

During the Korean War, 1/ K.O.S.B. were part of the United Nations forces that saw action at the First Battle of Maryang San in October 1951, where Private Bill Speakman was awarded the Victoria Cross for his outstanding acts of gallantry during the battle - his Victoria Cross being one of only 4 x Victoria Crosses awarded for acts of bravery during the Korean War (other VC awards were made to Officers of 1/Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (a posthumous award), and 2 x awards to the 1/Gloucestershire Regiment, one of which was posthumous)1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers was one of four Scottish regiments to deploy in Korea during the Korean War. The different batalions / regiments were;- 1/Royal Scots- 1/King's Own Scottish Borderers- 1/Black Watch- 1/Argyll & Sutherland HighlandersThe 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers carried the below following battle honours for their services during the Korean War;- Kowang-San- Korea 1951-52Condition: Contact marls about VF