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 […]
