The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay

An early Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. and Russian Gold Medal of St George group of seven awarded to Squadron Sergeant Major E. W. Hall, 19th (Queen Alexandra’s Own Royal) Hussars, later Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (50741 C. S. Mjr., 9/M.G. Sqn. M.G.C.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5068 Pte., 19th Hussars); 1914 Star, with copy clasp (5068 Sjt., 19/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf (5068 W.O.Cl.2., 19-Hrs.); Army L.S. & G.C., type 1 (50741 Sq. S. Mjr., M.G.C.) second initial given as ‘W’ on this medal; Russian St George Medal for Bravery, 2nd Class, in gold, reverse inscribed ‘No.2874’, the edge with officially impressed naming ‘5068 Sgt. E. W. Hall, 19th Hus.’, some contact wear and edge bruising, therefore generally nearly very fine or better (7) £3000-3500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 17 April 1918 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On several occasions, when officers were not available, he carried out the duties of subsection commander with extreme ability and his courage and coolness in action have frequently been brought to notice (Hollebeke 1914 and Loos).’

M.I.D. London Gazette 22 June 1915 (Sergt, 19th Hussars, attached 16th Lancers).

Russian St George Medal for Bravery, 2nd Class London Gazette 25 August 1915 (Sergt., 19th Hussars)

Ernest Walter Hall a native of Norwich served with the 19th Hussars in France and Flanders from 23 August 1914, transferring to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) in October 1915.

Sold with copy m.i.c.