The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay

An early Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Company Sergeant Major Arthur Brown, 1st Battalion, East Kent Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (8021 C.S. Mjr., 1/E. Kent Regt.); 1914 Star, with clasp (L-8021 Sjt., 1/E. Kent R.); British War and Victory Medals (L-8021 W.O.Cl.1., E. Kent R.) contact wear, therefore about nearly very fine (3)
£800-1000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 30 June 1915 ‘For conspicuous zeal and devotion to duty. By his untiring energy and his example throughout the campaign Company Sergeant Major Brown has done much to keep up the spirit of the men of his company. He was severely wounded while repairing a breach made by shells in the parapet.’

Arthur Brown served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 7 September 1914. Sold with copy m.i.c.