Special Collections

Sold on 17 September 1999

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The Massie Collection of Medals to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Alec Massie

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№ 732

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17 September 1999

Hammer Price:
£240

A Great War D.C.M. pair awarded to Sergeant W. Wilson, 9th (Dumbartonshire) Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (682 Sjt., 9/A. & S. Hdrs.-T.F.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (325020 Sjt., 9/A. & S. Highrs.) extremely fine (2) £200-250

D.C.M. London Gazette 11 March 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and good work, frequently under fire, throughout three months, and especially on one occasion, when he displayed great coolness and bravery in the performance of his duties until severely wounded.’