Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Seven: Stoker Petty Officer C. G. Legge, H.M.S. Fearless, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (K.14754. C. G. Legge. Act. L.Sto., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (K.14754 C. G. Legge. S.P.O. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (K.14754C, G, Legge. S.P.O. H.M.S. Rowena.) nearly very fine (7) £200-£240

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for the Battle of Jutland.

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The light cruiser H.M.S. Fearless was launched on 12 June 1912 and was part of the 5th Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland.

Cecil George Legge was born in Burton Bradstock, Dorset, on 27 October 1893 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class on 26 April 1912. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Fearless from the outbreak of War to 17 July 1916, and was advanced Stoker Petty Officer on 2 November 1918. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 17 June 1927, and was shore pensioned on 25 April 1934. Recalled for service during the Second World War, he was finally discharged on 21 August 1945.

Sold together with the recipient’s original parchment certificate of service; various qualifications and ratings certificates; and other original documentation.