Lot Archive

Lot

№ 760

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2 July 2003

Hammer Price:
£310

Bestowal Documents (2), for the Legion of Honour, awarded to W. N.Congreve and W. La T. Congreve, father and son Victoria Cross winners: Legion of Honour bestowal document for the Commander Class, awarded to Major-General (temp. Lieutenant-General) Congreve, V.C., C.B., M.V.O., dated 12th January 1917; Legion of Honour bestowal document for the Chevalier Class, awarded to M. le Captain William la Touche Congreve, Rifle Brigade, dated 7th April 1917, very good condition (2) £250-300