DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, G.V.R., unnamed, very fine

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

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Attributed to Lieutenant M. T. S. Papenfus, No. 99 Squadron, Independent Force, France; sold with original commission warrant in Afrikaans dated 1923. London Gazette 21 September, 1918: 'This officer displayed excellent judgment in a recent raid. Keeping his formation well together, and, descending to low altitude, he led them well over an enemy factory and so enabled them to use their bombs most effectively. The success of this operation was largely due to his fine leadership. In addition, he has taken part in eighteen raids as deputy leader of the formation, invariably showing the greatest keenness and devotion to duty. '