Wanted

The society promises a financial reward to everyone who can give information about the following items' whereabouts.

A Russian 24-karat gold and blue enamelled cigarette case with the Russian crest inlaid with diamonds. The case was presented to Major Gordon for his involvement in saving Russian refugees from Zeebrugge in December 1914. The above picture is a simulation of what the actual case would have looked like. The last known owner of the cigarette case was Brigadier-General Cameran Gordon Graham Nicholson.

The military medals of Major Gordon's sons William and Edmund were sent to Major Gordon's home in Stow-On-The-Wold. We know for sure that William's medals and death plaque were not gifted to the Gordon Highlanders museum.

The inscription on the medals should read:

William Hyde Eagleson Gordon (Death Plaque citation)

Lt. W. H. E. Gordon (Medals)

Acting-Major E. R. A. Gordon (Medals)

An Austrian gold cigarette case with the cypher of Emperor Joseph I. The case was presented to Major Gordon by Archduke Franz Ferdinand for his hospitality at Apsley House during the latter's stay for the funeral of King Edward VII. The picture below is a simulation of what the actual case whought have looked like.

The period reproduction painting of "Where Belgian Met

Britain" from the Belgian painter Olivier. This picture was given to Major Gordon by Mr. Olivier after they both returned to England in December 1914. After the war, Major Gordon sent a picture of the painting to the Belgian Royal Household to get it signed by those who are portrayed in the painting. He also sent a picture to Lord Stamfordham to get it signed by King George and the Prince of Wales.