Lot 5211
Sale 93 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Distinguished Service Cross (GVR). Hallmarked 1914. W.P.Mark-Wardlaw 15-12-15 engraved on back. Extremely fine.
William Penrose Mark-Wardlaw, Rear Admiral. Enl.15Jan1902 Royal Navy, later served with RAF Volunteer Reserve, Aide de Camp to King George VI, 1938 as Rear Admiral, placed on retired list 11Aug1938, Disch.05Apr1945. DSO LG 04Jul1919 (DSC awarded initially but cancelled). Awarded for ’Skilful conduct in action with a German submarine 21.7.1915 which resulted in the enemy vessel being sunk’. With single photocopy sheet of service details.
- Estimate
- $1,750
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $0