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Auction: 22102 - Orders, Decorations and Medals e-Auction VI - e-Auction
Lot: 537

A framed painting of Corporal of Horse A. H. Wilkins, 2nd Life Guards, winning the D.C.M., an act that was painted for and appeared in Deeds that Thrill the Empire

A view of a Corporal of Horse A. H. Wilkins, 2nd Life Guards, extricating a man from beneath his horse under enemy fire at Courgies on 25 August 1914, signed 'G.D. Rowlandson', 505mm x 340mm, lithograph, mounted in a glazed frame, very fine

D.C.M. London Gazette 8 June 1915:

'2528 Corporal of Horse Wilkins, A. H., 2nd Life Guards

For conspicuous gallantry at Courgies on 25th August 1914, when his troop was surprised by the enemy and a horse had fallen dead on top of one of his men, he extricated the man and brought him into safety, although subjected to continuous fire from a distance of only 50 yards. He has been brought to notice for courage, energy, and resource during the campaign.'

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Estimate
£260 to £300

Starting price
£210