Tag: Victoria Cross
Victoria Cross of WWII officer killed in “most gallant and courageous” action could auction for £500,000
A World War II Victoria Cross awarded to Lieutenant Willard Alexander Sandys-Clarke will be sold at auction in London on July 24 with an estimate of £300,000 to £500,000. Sandys […]
2025-07-09
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
“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 […]