Lot Archive

Lot

№ 685

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18 September 1998

Hammer Price:
£260

A Great War D.C.M. group of six awarded to Warrant Officer F. Holt, Royal Engineers

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (45939 C.Q.M.Sjt. F. Holt, 25/D.S. Coy. R.E.) minor correction to initial; 1914-15 Star (C.Q.M.Sjt., R.E.); British War and Victory Medals, with oak leaf M.I.D. emblem (A.W.O.Cl.2, R.E.); Defence Medal; Special Constabulary Medal, G.VI.R. (Francis W. Holt) mounted as worn, generally good very fine (6) £300-350

D.C.M. London Gazette 17 April 1918 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on all occasions. He organised supplies of material with great accuracy and untiring energy, and rendered valuable service to his company.’