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1990 Gallantry FDC Signed by 4 Victoria Cross Holders, 6 GC, Plus 5. 11 9 90 London George Cross Special Postmark on Full Set of 5 Gallantry Stamps. Personally Signed by Victoria Cross Holders. Captain Harold Marcus Ervine - Andrews VC 1st Battalion France Dunkirk. Won his Victoria Cross at Dunkirk evacuation. Flt Lt Learoyd VC 49 Squadron HP Hampden pilot bombing an aqueduct of the Dortmund - Ems Canal on 12 August 1940. Flt. Lt. W. Reid VC Victoria Cross holder. 61 Squadron RAFVR. Awarded the VC for gallantry during a raid on Dusseldorf Germany on 3rd November 1943. Despite being severely wounded, continued to fly his damaged Lancaster bomber to bomb Dusseldorf. Managed to land his aircraft safely upon return. Lieutenant Colonel E. C. T. Wilson VC Holder. The East Surry regiment ( attached Somaliland Camel Corps)Awarded the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous gallantry on active service in defence of the Tug Argan Gap in British Somaliland. Charles Walker GC, awarded the George Cross in 1942 for his bravery in saving the life of a seaman while serving with the Royal Navy. Detective Sergeant Frederick William Fairfax GC (17 June 1917, Westminster, London-February 1998, Yeovil), won the George Cross for his heroism in chasing the armed robbers Derek Bentley and Christopher Craig, The pair had broken into a warehouse in Croydon and were pursued by Fairfax onto the roof of the building. The police officer grabbed Bentley, when Craig shot him, grazing his shoulder. Despite his injury, the unarmed Fairfax chased Bentley and managed to arrest and subdue him. More officers arrived at the scene and Constable Sidney Miles scaled the roof, only to be shot dead by Craig, who then jumped from the roof after expending his ammunition, injured himself upon landing and was arrested. Air Vice Marshal Sir Laurence Frank Sinclair GC, KCB, CBE, DSO and Bar (13 June 1908 - 14 May 2001) was awarded the George Cross for rescuing a severely injured airman from a crashed and burning plane. Wg. Cdr. G. L. Sinclair Battle of Britain fighter pilot with 19 Sqn and 310 ( Czech ) WW11 Ace 9. Lt Gen Sir Napier Crookenden DSO OBE However he volunteered for Airborne forces and became a parachutist. As a brigade major in 6th Airborne Division he took part in the D Day Assault and then commanded the 9th Battalion of the Parachute Regiment from July 1944 until 1947, including the Rhine Crossing in March 1945. R A C Awcock MM Corps of Royal Engineers. Awarded the Military Medal at Anzio. In the Anzio Beach head during the advance to the Campoleone feature, a detachment of No 2 platoon of a field Company, R E was in support of a troop of a Battalion, Royal Tank Regiment. A minefield was reported and the tanks were completely held up. The RE Detachment went forward and commenced to detect and clear the mines under enemy small arms and shell fire, five of the sappers being wounded. In spite of this heavy opposition Sapper Awcock, with complete disregard for his own personal safety while being sniped and shelled assisted in the clearing of a gap in the minefield. During the whole time he was at work he was in full view of the enemy and it was by his devotion to duty courage and cool example that the work was completed and the tanks able to advance. H W Stevens GC Stevens was awarded the George Cross for the Gallantry he showed while serving as a Constable in the Metropolitan Police Force on the 29th of March, 1958. Prior to joining the Metropolitan Police Force, Stevens served 3 years in the Royal Navy. Kenneth Farrow GC, won George Cross 21 Jun 48 (Cardiff City Police Force). Ken Farrow GC ( Police Constable ) rescued a child who had fallen into the feeder, an aqueduct which supplies water from the river Taff to Cardiff, running under concrete slabs. Air Marshal Sir John Rowlands GC KBE was a Welsh Royal Air Force officer who was awarded the George Cross for his work in bomb disposal and later worked in the development of Britain's nuclear weapons programme. Detective Sergeant Frederick William Fairfax GC (17 June 1917, Westminster, London-February 1998, Yeovil), won the George Cross for his heroism in chasing the armed robbers Derek Bentley and Christopher Craig, The pair had broken into a warehouse in Croydon and were pursued by Fairfax onto the roof of the building. The police officer grabbed Bentley, when Craig shot him, grazing his shoulder. Despite his injury, the unarmed Fairfax chased Bentley and managed to arrest and subdue him. More officers arrived at the scene and Constable Sidney Miles scaled the roof, only to be shot dead by Craig, who then jumped from the roof after expending his ammunition, injured himself upon landing and was arrested. Mr. M. G. Comeau MM, 33 Sqn airmen awarded MM for gallant conduct at Maleme Crete. Field Marshal The Lord Carver GCB CBE DSO MC. Of the Royal Tank Regiment, who served with the 7th Armoured Division throughout Operation Compass. With Military Cross MM. Details enclosed. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
LIVE MILITARY AUTOGRAPH AUCTION RARE PRINTS, BOOKS, BATTLE OF BRITAIN, LUFTWAFFE, UBOATS, BOMBER COMMAND, MEDALS.
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LIVE MILITARY AUTOGRAPH AUCTION RARE PRINTS, BOOKS, BATTLE OF BRITAIN, LUFTWAFFE, UBOATS, BOMBER COMMAND, MEDALS.

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11 Dec 2024 18:00 GMT
Lots: 800
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The Purchaser shall pay the Hammer Price together with a premium of 19.5% of this Price. An 19.5% premium will be payable by Purchasers outside the European Union (EU). Zero-rated goods such as books will be subject to a premium of 19.5% whether within or outside the EU unless entered by a VAT registered Seller.
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All autographs and first day covers will come securely packaged with an envelope stiffener in a board-backed envelope. Larger photographs and prints are sent in a tough tube, and books and oversized/framed items will be packaged with bubble wrap and sent in a box.