Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War ‘Bomber Command’ D.F.C. group of five awarded to Flying Officer C. H. Knight, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated 1945, in Royal Mint case of issue; 1939-45 Star, 1 clasp, Bomber Command, the clasp in named case of issue; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; together with the related miniature awards, nearly extremely fine (5) £1,200-£1,600

D.F.C. London Gazette 25 September 1945.

Cecil Horace Knight was born in Willesden, Middlesex, on 6 April 1913 and enlisted in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, serving in the ranks as an Air Gunner before being commissioned Pilot Officer on 26 January 1945. He completed a reported total of 46 operational missions, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his gallant conduct over a sustained period; he was also awarded the Pathfinder Force Badge for his services with 635 Squadron. He was promoted Flying Officer on 26 July 1945, and relinquished his commission on 15 July 1946.

Sold together with named Buckingham Palace enclosure for the D.F.C.; Air Council and Defence Council enclosures for the campaign awards; the recipient’s Royal Air Force Service and Release Book; a an E.P.N.S. presentation cigarette box, 160mm x 120mm x 37mm, the front inscribed ‘Presented to C. H. “George” Knight by E.S.I. Social & Athletic Club 16.11.51’; a Raid Spotter’s Note Book; Air Gunner’s brevet; and various cap badges, buttons, and other ephemera.