A good Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of four awarded to Major E. W. E. Palmes, 10th (Prince of Wales’s Own) Hussars

Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914 Star (Capt., 10/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals (Major) nearly extremely fine (4) £500-600

M.C. London Gazette 18 June 1917 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assumed command of the regiment under very difficult circumstances and organised the defence of his position. He showed great courage and ability under very heavy fire, and on relief volunteered to hold his posts for a further twenty four hours, which he did with two of his squadrons.’

Major Edward William Eustace Palmes served in France and Belgium from 8 October 1914 to 17 November 1914 and from 9 March 1915 to 12 April 1918, being wounded twice.