Auction Catalogue

30 June 1994

Starting at 11:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Mayfair Art Exhibition Centre  15/16 Grosvenor St  London  W1X 9FB

Lot

№ 275

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30 June 1994

Hammer Price:
£160

ALDERSHOT COMMAND ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, bronze, 38mm., reverse inscribed 'Inter-Unit Athletic Tournament, June 1919, Winning Team A.G.S., Capt. H. Daniels, V.C., M.C., Rifle Brigade' good very fine

Harry Daniels won the Victoria Cross at Neuve Chappelle. 1915, whilst Company Sergeant Major, 2nd Bn. Rifle Brigade. He was commissioned shortly after and won the Military Cross in March 1916. for gallantry at Fromelles. He was a keen sportsman and his chief pastimes were gymnastics, boxing and all outdoor sports.