Victoria Cross sold today 19th July

[Pleater]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_Frank_Godley


Not kilted but a very valiant soldier.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Jock Scot]

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Not kilted but a very valiant soldier.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:[/QUOTE]


That he was-----and some!

[Friday]

Not kilted but a very valiant soldier.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:[/QUOTE]


That he was-----and some![/QUOTE]

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[Scout]

"Valiant Soldier" would be an understatement! The stories of these men, awarded their Nation's highest medal for valor, never cease to amaze or inspire.

I am disappointed however that unlike the U.S. Medal of Honor, the Victoria Cross can be bought and sold.

[KenB]

I agree with Scout - it is a shame that a Medal should be sold.

[Downunder Kilt]

"Valiant Soldier" would be an understatement! The stories of these men, awarded their Nation's highest medal for valor, never cease to amaze or inspire.

I am disappointed however that unlike the U.S. Medal of Honor, the Victoria Cross can be bought and sold.

You can however, sell the box and certificate of the MOH and then gift the medal to the successful purchaser of the box and certificate. Has been done to get around the ban on selling the medal itself.

[flintstone]

I find this to be so sad. It is hoped that it was purchased by a museum
to perpetuate the memory of this brave man, not locked in someones
safe as an investment.

[madmacs]

i am not sure which is more amazing--his war service or that he was a school caretaker post war until his death. tiger to kitty cat. wow.

British schools... Just like a war zone... Tower Hamlets, inner city east end of London...?