Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of five awarded to Regimental Quarter-Master Sergeant Richard Jones, 2nd Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (6727 Q.M. Sjt: R. Jones. 2/R/ Muns: Fus:); 1914 Star, with clasp (6727 Q.M. Sjt. R. Jones. R. Muns: Fus:); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf (6727 W.O. Cl. 2. R. Jones. R. Mun. Fus.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st Issue (6727 R.Q.M. Sjt. R. Jones. D.C.M. R. Muns: Fus:) mounted court style as worn, good very fine (5) £700-900

D.C.M. London Gazette 29 December 1916; citation, 13 February 1917:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout the campaign, and has at all times set a splendid example.’

M.S.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919.

M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1916 (France).