Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private R. A. Hanscombe, 1st Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (G-4263 Pte. R. A. Hanscombe, 1/R.W. Kent R.); 1914-15 Star (G-4263 Pte. R. A. Hanscombe. R.W. Kent. R.); British War and Victory Medals (GS-4263 Pte. R. A. Hanscombe. R.W. Kent R.) mounted as worn, the first with pitting from star, otherwise very fine and better (4) £800-£1,000

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919; citation published 11 March 1920:

‘For continuous gallant conduct, covering a long period of service in France. This soldier has on every occasion showed exceptional gallantry and a very high sense of duty and has taken part in many actions.’

Richard A. Hanscombe hailed from Beckenham, Kent, and served in France with the 1st Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment, from 30 August 1915.

Sold with copied gazette notice, D.C.M. and Medal Index Cards.