Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 1st May 2019
Lot 723
The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment gallantry interest: an autographed regimental association tie
Estimate £200 - £300
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Description
The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment gallantry interest: an autographed regimental association tie, bearing the signatures of gallantry award winners Private Johnson Beharry V.C., and Lance Corporal Brian Wood, M.C.
Private Beharry was decorated with Victoria Cross for saving fellow members of the 1st Battalion P.W.R.R. from ambushes at Al-Amarah, May and June 2004. Lance Corporal Wood was awarded the Military Cross for leadership and gallantry during combat at close quarters when, outnumbered, he successfully led the first British bayonet charge in 25 years into the face of fierce enemy fire.