A rare M. C. group of five for Mahiwa in German East Africa awarded to Captain J. E. H. Maxwell, Notts and Derby Regiment, attached 4th Nigeria Regiment

MILITARY CROSS, G.V.R. ; 1914-15 STAR (Lieut., Notts & Derby. R.); BRITISH WAR and VICTORY MEDALS, M.I.D. (Major); AFRICA GENERAL SERVICE 1902-56, 1 clasp, Nigeria 1918 (Major, Notts. & Derby. R.), mounted court style for display, polished, good fine and better (5)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The AA Upfill-Brown Collection.

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M.C., London Gazette, 27 December 1917: 'Rendered much useful service in command of a Company; he has always displayed a marked coolness and disregard of personal risk in action. His personal example and quiet manner of control in action have been most beneficial to his Company. At Mahiwa on 15th Oct 1917 he was in command of the vanguard; the manner in which he handled his Company during a very anxious and trying day reflects the greatest credit on his skill and leadership. His personal courage and example in this action had a most steadying effect on all ranks.'

Maxwell is referred to several times in 'With the Nigerians in German East Africa' by W. D. Downes, London, 1919.