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Dealer in British & Commonwealth Orders, Decorations, & Medals Member of the OMRS & OMSA Telephone: (U.K.) 01553
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| 529. Distinguished Conduct
Medal. (D.C.M.) Geo. V1. 1st type. Cpl. J.D.
Raw. R.N.C. L/G 21-10-1941 - 1. Royal Natal Carbineers. (Immediate). “For conspicuous gallantry in action at Combolcia Pass on 22 April 1941. After an M.G. Post had been silenced, two other M.Gs opened fire. Cpl. Raw attempted to dislodge the gun crews with bombs, and when this failed, he stalked the position and shot the crews. This action saved his company many casualties”. Scarce award, only 57 Distinguished Conduct Medals awarded to South African personnel during W.W.2. (NEF) £3850 |
| 539. Military Medal.
(M.M.) Geo. V. 55494 L. Cpl. Mishu Miru. 3-Iraq
Levies. L/G 22-4-1927. “For Bravery in the Field in connection with operations in the Penjwin area, Iraq, during the period 10th June 1926 and 11th July 1926”. This is one of only two Military Medals ever awarded to the Iraq Levies. Dark toned. (NVF) £3500 |
| 550. Distinguished Flying
Medal (D.F.M.) Geo. V1 Sgt. E.A.F. Gibb. R.A.F. (35 Sqn.
Based at R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse) L/G 23-9-1941. “Sgt. Gibb is an observer of outstanding ability possessed of a high order of courage. He has been the navigator in F/Off. Owen’s crew over a long period of operations and has contributed in a marked way to the successes achieved. He is strongly recommended for the recognition of the Distinguished Flying Medal”. At the time of the recommendation Sgt. Gibb had completed 33 sorties between July 1940 and July 1941, mostly over German targets, and on a daylight formation attack on Kiel on 30-6-1941 was slightly wounded but did not report it to his Captain, and continued his duties until base was safely reached. He was given a commission and lost his life as a Flying Officer, on 22-12-1941, and is buried in Edinburgh (Warriston) War Cemetery. In 1998 the family presented a photo album, compiled by Fg. Off. Gibbs, to the R.A.F. museum, Hendon. Sold with two photographs of recipient in uniform. (NEF) £2950 |
| 575. Governor of Bengal
- Award for Loyal Service. Large silver medallion. 2¼”
diameter, with coat of arms on obverse. Named to Babu K.C. Rakshit. 1943. (EF) £1250 |
| 580. Glasgow Corporation
Gold Medal for Bravery. James Murphy 1973. In case of issue.
(EF) £650 581. Glasgow Corporation Silver Medal for Bravery. Mr. John McFarlane King 1957. (EF) £365 |
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EF = Extremely Fine, in an almost unworn condition. NEF = Nearly Extremely Fine. GVF = Good Very Fine. VF = Very Fine, slight wear on the high points of the design, surface marks from contact. NVF = Nearly Very Fine. GF = Good Fine. F = Fine, slight wear overall, surface marks and perhaps edge knocks. |
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