Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A good Great War D.S.O. group of ten awarded to Major C. Alderson, 1/7th Lancashire Fusiliers, afterwards Gold Coast Local Forces

Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamels; British War and Victory Medals (Major); Territorial Force War Medal (Capt., Lan. Fus.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals; Coronation 1937; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., with ‘Gold Coast’ brooch bar the first chipped in places but generally good very fine and the last rare (10) £800-1000

D.S.O. London Gazette 26 November 1917: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of the front line. He organized the men of all units of the Brigade, who were mixed together, with energy and skill. He held on in the face of a heavy and accurate barrage.’

Christopher Alderson, who first entered the French theatre of war in February 1917, was also the recipient of a ‘mention’ (London Gazette 18 December 1917 refers). Appropriate records further confirm his entitlement to the Coronation 1937 in his capacity as a Major in the Gold Coast Local Forces.