Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 1st May 2019
Lot 510
The First World War Palestine Campaign Military Cross group to Lieutenant George Kett
Estimate £600 - £900 | Hammer £750
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Description
The First World War Palestine Campaign Military Cross group to Lieutenant George Kett, Royal Engineers (T.F.): M.C., George V, reverse engraved 'LIEUT. GEORGE KETT. R.E. T.F. / PRESENTED 11.3.20 / GAZETTE 5.6.19'; 1914-15 Star (2. LIEUT: G. KETT. R.E.); British War Medal 1914-20; Victory Medal with M.I.D. emblem (LIEUT. G. KETT.); Defence Medal and 1939-35 War Medal, unnamed as issued; mounted for wearing and accompanied by a good collection of documents and ephemera, including: an album of small format photographs of scenes taken in Egypt with the M.E.F., the recipient's commission and his certificate of a mention in despatches, a Home Guard certificate of service (18 May 1940-18 October 1940), various group photographs including this officer, and other items.
M.C. L/G/ 05/06/19