Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The G.C.B. Stall Banner of Field Marshal Lord Carver, Chief of the General Staff

The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, G.C.B. (Military) Knight Grand Cross Stall Banner, 1950mm x 1880mm, folded, with consequently some minor damage, otherwise reasonable condition, scarce £300-£400

Richard Michael Power Carver, Baron Carver, G.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. and Bar, M.C., Royal Tank Regiment, was born on 24 April 1915 and served as Chief of the General Staff from April 1971 to October 1973, and then Chief of the Defence Staff from October 1973 to October 1976. He was created a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath in the 1970 Birthday Honours’ List (London Gazette 13 June 1970), and was advanced Field Marshal on 18 July 1973. He died on 9 December 2001.

For the recipient’s dress uniform, riband bar, and insignia see Lot 600.