16th Dec, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
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D.Day Landing - M.C. Group of Five Medals, awarded to Major L. Clayton, commanding 280 Field...

D.Day Landing - M.C. Group of Five Medals, awarded to Major L. Clayton, commanding 280 Field Company, Royal Engineers, comprising Military Cross, the reverse engraved 1944, 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence and War Medal, swing mounted, in a glazed display frame. Footnote:- There is no evidence that this group was awarded to Major Clayton, other than an attached typed note stating ''Major Clayton landed on Normandy at ''H'' ninus 5 minutes on 6th June 1944 (D.Day). His objective was to deal with underwater obstacles on ''KING BEACH'', of which he did so. For his courage in leading this assault he received the Military Cross''

Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £1,800 - £2,500


 

Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 16th Dec, 2020

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