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Auction: 21001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals (conducted behind closed doors)
Lot: 797

The mounted D.C.M. miniature group of four and presentation cigarette case of Lance-Corporal J. Chalmers, Scots Guards


Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R.; 1914 Star; British War and Victory Medals, mounted as worn, good very fine (4)

D.C.M. London Gazette 14 November 1916 (11427 Lance-Corporal J. Chalmers):

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He fought two machine-guns with great courage and determination. He reached the first objective ahead of the infantry and promptly opened fire, which he maintained while they dug in.'

Sold together with silver cigarette case, hallmarks to gilt inner, the exterior ornately engraved and with initials 'J.C.', the interior with inscription:

'Presented to Sergt. James Chalmers. 2nd Batt. Scots Guards. By his fellow members of the Alyth Parish Church Choir in recognition of being Alyth's first D.C.M. 20.8.18.'.

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Sold for
£190

Starting price
£110