Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Royal Naval Officer’s Dirk attributed to Commander T. S. Weston, D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N.

A post 1902 example, the 45.5 cm blade etched with the crown and GVR Royal Cypher over anchor with scrolling foliage panels, the wire bound fish skin grip with lion’s mane back strap and knot carrying ring with swept brass quillons and acorn finials, crowned laurels and fouled anchor badge, together its brass leather scabbard the top chape engraved ‘T S Weston’; together with its oil skin cover, very good condition £260-£300

D.S.O. London Gazette 15 August 1944:
‘For undaunted courage, skill, and devotion to duty in successful patrols in H.M. Submarines.’

D.S.C. London Gazette 25 July 1944:
‘For outstanding courage, skill, and devotion to duty in successful patrols in H.M. Submarines.’

Sold with a file of copied research including details of the recipient’s service career and operational awards.

This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.