WWII bomb disposal medal honours London Blitz hero
A bomb at Charing Cross Station would have been disastrous for the war effort, but one of the greatest heroes of the London Blitz was on hand. This is the story of his medals.
2025-02-19
First Naval Victoria Cross of World War I sells for £240,000
A Victoria Cross won at the start of World War I has been auctioned. The first such award to the Royal Navy in that conflict it raised a major sum at auction.
2024-07-24
Naval medals have £2 million estimate
This may be the best collection of naval medals ever sold. Assembled by an American collector they tell the story of the Royal Navy.
2024-07-05
“Indian Mutiny” VC from Irish soldier makes £55,000 at auction
A Victoria cross won by Mayo-born soldier Edmond Jennings at the Relief of Lucknow in 1857 has sold for £55,000 in London. Jennings (sometimes recorded as Edward) was a 42-year-old […]
2024-03-06
World War One Victoria Cross set for £220,000 auction
A Victoria Cross and a Distinguished Service Order awarded to a Royal Navy officer killed in action in 1915 are being auctioned and could realise more than £200,000. Lieutenant-Commander Edgar […]
2024-02-28
£100,000 for WWII medal collection
Twelve medals worn by one of Britain’s most heroic World War II officers have realised £100,000 at auction in London. The medals were the property of Sir Mark Henniker (known […]
