Orders, Decorations and Medals

A mounted group of seven miniature dress medals attributed to Flight Lieutenant E. P. Roberts, M.C., D.F.C., D.C.M., Royal Flying Corps, comprising: Military Cross, G.V.R.; Distinguished Flying Cross, G.V.R.; Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R.; 1914 Star, with bar; British War and Victory Medals; General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Kurdistan, good very fine (7) £250-350

M.C. London Gazette 3 March 1917 ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action, he three times dispersed an enemy working party with bombs and machine gun fire from a height of 1,000 feet. On another occasion, he shot down an enemy machine. He has shown great determination on many occasions in taking photos under most difficult and trying conditions.’

D.F.C. London Gazette 25 May 1926 ‘For gallant and distinguished services during operations in Iraq, September - November 1924.’

D.C.M. London Gazette 14 January 1916 ‘For consistent good work as an Observer. In September when certain photographs were urgently required and the clouds were very low, he took the photographs under a heavy fire.’

The full size group, together with these miniatures was sold at Christies on 13 April 1983. Included with this lot is a quantity of photocopied research, including, Combat Reports, Aviators Cerificate with picture of Roberts and a colour photograph of the full size group.