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Auction: 25003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 322

Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant

The 1960 M.B.E., 1945 D.F.C. mounted group of miniature dress medals worn by Wing Commander R. G. Sparkes, Royal Air Force

Having flown an extended tour in the Lancasters of No. 101 Squadron - which saw him gain membership of the Guinea Pig Club in December 1944 - he rose to higher command and was the final Commanding Officer of RAF Penang at the point of its transfer to the Royal Malaysian Air Force

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) Badge; Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R.; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1962-2007, mounted as worn, good very fine (7)

Sold together with a photograph of the recipient wearing these awards. For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 216.

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Estimate
£70 to £90

Starting price
£60