Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Warrant Officer Class II J. T. Thompson, 42 Commando, late 40 Commando, Royal Marines

Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, E.II.R.; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland; Operational Service Medal 2000, for Afghanistan, 1 clasp, Afghanistan; Iraq 2003-11, 1 clasp, 19 Mar to 28 Apr 2003, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Jubilee 2012; Accumulated Campaign Service Medal 2011; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, mounted court style as originally worn, generally nearly extremely fine (7) £300-£400

C.G.C. London Gazette 19 July 2007:
‘For gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 31 October 2003:
‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services on operations in Iraq during the period 19th March to 19th April 2003.’

Sold together with an original letter of congratulation on the award of the C.G.C. from Lieutenant General J. N. R. Houghton C.B.E., Chief of Joint Operations, dated 19 July 2007; and a photograph of the recipient following his investiture at Buckingham Palace.

For the recipient’s full-sized awards, and a full account of his service career, see Lot 130.