Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 4020 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
Lot: 97

A Great War 'Gaza' M.C. Pair to Captain G. Jones, Essex Regiment Military Cross, G.V.R., reverse engraved 'Captain Gerald Jones. 1/7 Essex Regiment. March 1917 Gaza'; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. G. Jones Essex Regt.), last renamed, nearly extremely fine (2) Estimate £ 380-420 M.C. London Gazette 16.8.1917 Captain Gerald Jones, Essex R. 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company with great gallantry to the attack of an enemy position, showing very great abilities throughout the day.' Captain Gerald Jones M.C., 7th Battalion Essex Regiment, was killed in action 2.11.1917 Palestine.

Sold for
£400