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Auction: 23001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 373

A 1924 M.B.E. and Great War Belgian Croix de Guerre group of seven awarded to Captain (Quartermaster), late Warrant Officer Class I (Regimental Sergeant-Major) T. Elliott, 2nd Dragoons (The Scots Greys)

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 1st Type breast Badge, silver, hallmarks for London 1918, in its case of issue; British War and Victory Medals (2DN-6004 W.O.Cl.I. T. Elliott. 2-Dns); Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Army L.S. & G.C., unnamed; Belgium, Kingdom, Croix de Guerre, very fine (7)

M.B.E. London Gazette 3 June 1924 (Regimental Sergeant-Major).

Belgian Croix de Guerre London Gazette 15 April 1918.

Thomas Elliott was born at Cumberland in 1884 and joined The Scots Greys soon after the end of the Boer War. During the Great War he served in France from 1 June 1916-24 March 1919, with a period of home leave from 13-27 November 1918, also earning the L.S. & G.C. Medal (as per AO 338 of 1919). Having been awarded the M.B.E. and commissioned Lieutenant (Quartermaster) in 1924, he eventually rose to become Captain (Quartermaster) and retired in 1936, with a remarkable 34 years' service to his name. During the Second World War he served as a Fire Watcher with the Civil Defence and died at Ludgershall, Wiltshire on 20 July 1947.

Besides his military service, Elliott was a fine all-round sportsman, as recounted in his obituary in The Scots Grey:

'Never before has the Army, or indeed the other Services, had a more versatile athlete, for he played rugger for the Army and the Regimental XV, and soccer, hockey, cricket, squash, tennis and later golf for his unit.

A soldier of fine physique, he was a brilliant horseman and held the championship for mounted men at arms on more than one occasion. He frequently appeared in the picked Regimental team to visit famous shows. Dismounted, however, his skill with the sword was international and on several occasions he took the sabre championship in the three Services event at the Royal Tournament at Olympia. He also won prizes for epee and foil. In civilian circles, when his military duties permitted, he was honoured on four occasions with County Rugby caps for Cumberland and Gloucester.'

Sold together with a photograph of the recipient, from a torn page of his passport, besides copied research.

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£850

Starting price
£210