Up for auction this ORIGINAL First World War medal issue box for medal awarded to Private James Anderton of the Scots Guards who was killed in action on 16 May 1915 , together with a small postcard relating to the issue of a British War and Victory medals also to a member of the Scots Guard regiment .

Please note that this listing is FOR AN ORIGINAL MEDAL ISSUE BOX AND POSTCARD ONLY (there are no medals), which hopefully may be of interest to someone .

Please refer to the photographs, which hopefully are self-explanatory. 

Private James Anderton was entitled to a 1914 Star with clasp trio of World War One medals .

There is some wear and tear , the box has been flattened, and it is a little grubby. The postcard has been folded, but otherwise is in good condition for its age.

A couple of genuine Great War ephemera which may be of some interest to someone .

Sale to U.K. only, with FREE postage. Payment is required within three days of auction end please .