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Medals & Militaria Auction - Viewing by Appointment - Live Web Broadcast & Bidding - Postage and Safe Click/Collect Only(#489) 14/02/2023 9:30 AM GMT+1 CLOSED!

Lot 278 of 456: A WW1 era 1917 dated military compass, named to the reverse ‘W.Gosling VC’. Nickel construction and broad arrow marked by F.Darton & Co London. William Gosling (1892-1945) was a Battery Sergeant of the Royal Field Artillery. He won his Victoria Cross during the battle of Arras on April 5th 1917. He was presented with his decoration by King George V on July 21st 1917. Plus, a milled brass compass marked to the dial by T.Cooke London, likely early 20th century. Condition: the nickel VC winner

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Lot closed - Winning bid:N/A
Estimate: £50 - £80

Medals & Militaria Auction - Viewing by Appointment - Live Web Broadcast & Bidding - Postage and Safe Click/Collect Only(#489)  14/02/2023 9:30 AM GMT+1  CLOSED!