Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second World War Bronze Star group of six representative of those awarded to First Lieutenant Jack A. Knight, U.S. Army, attached to 1st Guards Brigade - awarded a Military Cross for North Africa

Bronze Star, reverse hand engraved, ‘Jack A. Knight’, slot brooch; American Defense Medal; American Campaign Medal; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, bronze star on ribbon; Victory Medal 1945; G.B., Military Cross, G.VI.R., officially dated ‘1942’, unnamed, good very fine and better (6) £450-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Named and Attributable American Medal Groups.

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Note: the above medals are representative of those awarded to Lieutenant J. A. Knight.

M.C. approved 17 June 1943.

‘Following U.S. Officers recommended for M.C. (A) 0-392947 1st Lieutenant Jack Alvey Knight, U.S.A. whilst attached to H.Q. 1st Gds. Bde. for gallantry in action at Longstop Hill, Tunisia on 24th Dec 42.’

With copied recommendation. With cloth and metal insignia for display purposes.

This lot is sold as seen and is not subject to return. Please see saleroom notice on lot 280 for fuller details.