Lot 2890
Sale 136 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Military Cross (GRI) with Bar. O. J. Collison. 1st March 1918. 11th Sept 1918. Engraved. Nearly extremely fine.
Ex I.S.Wright Militaria Sale 612 (lot 2812), 21/6/2006.^Together with miniature medals for Military Cross and Bar; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; also a small inscribed plaque, 'Lt O J Collison MC and Bar'.^MC: Supplement to LG 26/3/1918, p3744 - to 2nd Lt. Oswald Joseph Collison, L'pool R. ^Bar to MC: Supplement to LG 11/1/1919, p591 - 2nd Lt. Oswald Joseph Collison, M.C., 2/7th Bn., L'pool R., T.F.^Citation: During an attack the conspicuous gallantry displayed by this officer, and his devotion to duty, were an invaluable example to his men. He attacked and captured a post that was hampering the work of consolidation, and maintained his position under heavy fire until he was wounded.^With research.
- Estimate
- $3,000
- Result Status
- Passed in