Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Military Cross, G.V.R., reverse inscribed, ‘F. B. Sainton, 2nd Royal Sussex Regt., August 16th, 1916, High Wood’, in case of issue, extremely fine £400-450

M.C. London Gazette 14 November 1916. ‘2nd Lt. (temp. Capt.) Francis Sharples Sainton, R. Suss. R.’ ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although wounded he gallantly led his company in the attack. Later, again being wounded, he stuck to his post, displaying great courage and initiative. He set a fine example to his men.’