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Auction of RAF Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Cheffins Fine Art Auction 4th & 5th June 2008
Cheffins Auctioneers of Cambridge are proud to be auctioning an RAF Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Group of five to Sergeant D.R.Bowers, including 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence and War medals. Also included is the Flying Log Book in good condition noting as the final entry the incident that brought about the awarding of the CGM, the last neat entry reads ‘Received direct hit from heavy A/A shell in rear bomb bay…’ Details from the ‘Report of Damage and Casualties during Operations’, gives full details of the late Sergeant Bowers bravery, which resulted in the loss of one leg. The medal is now being sold by his descendants.
This medal, which ranks as one of the rarest decorations, will have an estimate of £7,000-10,000 and will be auctioned as part of Cheffins Fine Art Sale on 4th & 5th June 2008.
Viewing will be available from the preceding Sunday and a full colour catalogue will be available and can also be viewed online at www.cheffins.co.uk.
For further details please contact:
Lisa Freeman-Bassett
lisa.freeman-bassett@cheffins.co.uk
Tel: 01223 213343