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Auction: 12002 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
Lot: 26

A Great War 1916 ´Western Front´ D.C.M. Group of Five to Sergeant C.D. Collins, Royal Field Artillery a) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (8121 Cpl. C.D. Collins 3/Bty: R.F.A.) b) Queen´s South Africa 1899-1902, three clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1902 (8121 Gnr: C.D. Collins. 76th Bty: R.F.A.) c) 1914 Star (8121 Bmbr: C.D. Collins. R.F.A.) d) British War and Victory (8121 Sjt. C.D. Collins. R.A.), light contact marks, very fine (5) Estimate £ 800-1,000 D.C.M. London Gazette 14.3.1916 8121 Corporal C.D. Collins, 3rd Battery, Royal Field Artillery ´For conspicuous gallantry when in charge of battery telephonists. During the attack he repaired the lines under heavy shell fire. He has invariably exhibited great bravery and ability in the performance of his duty.´ 8121 Sergeant Charles Douglas Collins, D.C.M. served during the Great War on the Western Front, from 6.11.1914. Provenance: Sotheby, April 1993

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