Lot 1042
Sale 44 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
Description
Group of three:- Military Cross (GVR); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal; Captain S.I. Winter-Irving A.I.F. MC Engraved on reverse 'Capt S.I. Winter-Irving AFC 18.1.18' Other medals impressed, 'AIF' on British War Medal corrected. Very fine.
MC: L.G. 18 Jan 18: Captain and Flight Commander Stanhope Irving Winter-Irving, M.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When acting as escort during a reconnaisance, he repeatedly attacked and drove off single-handed a formation of three enemy aeroplanes, thereby enabling a most valuable reconnaissance to be made. Together with:- Official advice to recipient's mother of award; Posting details and extracts from army list showing service in Sqdn A.F.C. Grazier of Toorak and Nagambie Vic Born Melbourne 13 Nov 1891.
- Estimate
- $3,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $6,300