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Auction: 23111 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 931

The 'self-awarded' D.C.M., M.M., Croix de Guerre group of six worn by Private G. F. Green, Royal Marines Light Infantry

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (1865 Pte. G. F. Green. 2nd R.M.L.I.), a copy medal with re-engraved naming; Military Medal, G.V.R. ((1865 Pte. G. F. Green. 2nd R.M.L.I.), a copy medal with re-engraved naming; 1914-15 Star (1865 Pte. G. F. Green. 2nd R.M.L.I.), privately re-engraved naming; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Ch.1865 -S- Pte. G. F. Green. R.M.L.I.); France, Republic, Croix de Guerre, the reverse dated '1914-1918', first five mounted as worn, very fine (6)

Not entitled to any of the gallantry awards, 1914-15 Star, M.I.D. or the Croix de Guerre.

George Frederick Green was born at St Peter, Worcester on 12 February 1897 and enlisted in the Royal Marine Light Infantry at Salisbury on 14 November 1916. He was wounded in action by a gunshot wound to the left thigh in France on 28 April 1917 and entitled to the Pair only for his Great War service.

For his miniature dress Medals, please see Lot 1220.

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Sold for
£350

Starting price
£100