Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 2nd December 2025
Lot 17
The Bomber Command Distinguished Flying Medal to Flight Sergeant Sydney Loseby, R.A.F., George VI
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1270
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Description
The Bomber Command Distinguished Flying Medal to Flight Sergeant Sydney Loseby, R.A.F., George VI (1399608. F/SGT. S. LOSEBY. R.A.F.), edge abraided near service number, very fine; mounted for display with a made-up campaign group of unrelated medals comprising: 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star with copy France and Germany Clasp, and War Medal 1939-45, very fine; together with an RAF 'Sweetheart' brooch. [1/3]
D.F.M. London Gazette 12/12/1944
Flight Sergeant Sydney Loseby served during the Second World War in 514 and 582 Squadrons R.A.F. He flew in at least 49 sorties between 1943 and 1944, against heavily defended targets, including raids in support of the Normandy landings, and attacks on V-weapon sites. The recommendation for his D.F.M. observes that he had volunteered to extend a tour beyond its usual limits, and, serving as a rear gunner, had "carried out his duty in the air with cheerfulness and in good spirits" and "displayed courage of the highest order".