The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

A Selection of 25 Sporting and Prize Medals awarded to Lieutenant-General Sir Brian G. Horrocks, the majority relating to the Middlesex Regiment and from the period 1923-26, 1 gold (9ct); 12 silver; and 12 bronze, the vast majority named to the recipient, and all housed in a somewhat damaged custom built double sided glazed frame, generally good very fine (25) £140-£180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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Sir Brian Gwynne Horrocks, K.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Middlesex Regiment on 8 August 1914, and served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War, being taken prisoner of war at the Battle of Armentieres on 21 October 1914. Repatriated at the cessation of hostilities, he served with the Middlesex Regiment throughout the inter-War years, and commanded the 2nd Battalion at the start of the Second World War during its retreat to Dunkirk.

Horrocks distinguished himself during the Second World War, being advanced to Lieutenant-General, and commanded XXX Corps in Operation Market Garden. He was described by General Eisenhower as ‘the outstanding British general under Montgomery’.