Coin Sale #37

Group of three court style mounted by Spink. DCM 352483 L/Sjt C C Bowers 1/7 Lond Rgt, Decoration Militaire pour acte of bravoure, 2 Cl Sgt Bowers was one of only two men so decorated with this Belgian decoration from the London 4th Division, LG 2.2.1918. He was K.I.A 2nd December 1917. DCM 16th Aug 1917 'For Conspicuous Gallantry and devotion to duty, he led his platoon with great coolness and courage rallying men from the other companies who were badly shaken by machine gun fire. He assisted in the capture of the position, then dug and garrisoned a trench and held it for four days under heavy fire etc.' MM LG 25 May 1917, he was from Mortlake, GVF
Estimated Price: £1500.00 - 1800.00