Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Private Charles Melvin, VC, The Black Watch, Silver Hip Flask. A good solid silver example retailed by Asprey of London but manufactured by ‘JD&S’ Sheffield 1893. The front is engraved ‘Pte C. Melvin. V.C. from Major T. G. Cochrane, D.S.O. The Black Watch in memory of June 8th 1918’. Sold together with photostat details of Private Melvin and his achievement. His VC now resides in the Black Watch Museum, slight denting otherwise good condition, £350-450