Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Silver Indentity Bracelet, hallmarked Birmingham 1916, ‘2nd Lt. E. J. Bolton. 5th Dorsets. C. of E.’, very fine £40-£50

M.C. London Gazette 22 October 1917; citation published 5 March 1918:


‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon in an attack under very heavy machine gun fire, and would take no cover for himself until all his men were safe. Our close liaison with the division was to a great measure due to him, and he set a splendid example of energy, coolness and courage throughout.’