geoff4 Posted 7 April , 2006 Share Posted 7 April , 2006 This article appeared in my local paper, Friday April 7, 2006 A miniature Victoria Cross won by a Sussex soldier who was service in the North West Frontier will be sold at auction this month. It is among a miniature group of medals awarded to Lieutenant (later Brigadier General) Edmond William Costello. The VC was won at Malakand on India's North -West Frontieron July 26, 1897. He served in world war one continuously from 1914-1919,the medals are currently housed at the National Army Museum London. Just thought you would like to see this, do not know if this is else where on the fourm . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 7 April , 2006 Share Posted 7 April , 2006 Bearing in mind that the medals weren`t awarded but privately purchased, what authentication might one look for or expect? Phil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 7 April , 2006 Share Posted 7 April , 2006 Hello You see VC miniature groups on ebay - they sell for far more than the collective price of the singles... Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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