21st Oct, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory)
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[M] A ROYAL NAVY BICORN HAT, EPAULETTES AND...
A ROYAL NAVY BICORN HAT, EPAULETTES AND ACCESSORIES, FORMERLY PROPERTY OF VICTORIA CROSS RECIPIENT WILFRED MALLESON
by Gieves Ltd, for the rank of Flag Lieutenant with single bullion loop to hat and single star over foul anchor on epaulettes, together with bullion braided sword belting and undress shoulder boards, contained within a fitted metal case of issue inscribed on top 'W. St. A Malleson' - 8½ x 18½in. (21.5 x 47cm.)
Provenance: Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson (1896-1975)
Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson (1896-1975) was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1915 for his actions at V Beach, near Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey. On the 25/6 April Midshipman Malleson and three others from the H.M.S. River Clyde (a former collier purchased as a landing ship) assisted the commander (Edward Unwin) of the ship at the work of securing the lighters under very heavy rifle and Maxim fire. When the other midshipman with the party had failed, through sheer exhaustion, to get a line from lighter to lighter, Malleson swam with it himself and succeeded. The line subsequently broke and he afterwards made two further unsuccessful attempts at his self-imposed task. He retired with the rank of Captain.
by Gieves Ltd, for the rank of Flag Lieutenant with single bullion loop to hat and single star over foul anchor on epaulettes, together with bullion braided sword belting and undress shoulder boards, contained within a fitted metal case of issue inscribed on top 'W. St. A Malleson' - 8½ x 18½in. (21.5 x 47cm.)
Provenance: Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson (1896-1975)
Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson (1896-1975) was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1915 for his actions at V Beach, near Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey. On the 25/6 April Midshipman Malleson and three others from the H.M.S. River Clyde (a former collier purchased as a landing ship) assisted the commander (Edward Unwin) of the ship at the work of securing the lighters under very heavy rifle and Maxim fire. When the other midshipman with the party had failed, through sheer exhaustion, to get a line from lighter to lighter, Malleson swam with it himself and succeeded. The line subsequently broke and he afterwards made two further unsuccessful attempts at his self-imposed task. He retired with the rank of Captain.
Sold for £868
Estimated at £700 - £900
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A ROYAL NAVY BICORN HAT, EPAULETTES AND ACCESSORIES, FORMERLY PROPERTY OF VICTORIA CROSS RECIPIENT WILFRED MALLESON
by Gieves Ltd, for the rank of Flag Lieutenant with single bullion loop to hat and single star over foul anchor on epaulettes, together with bullion braided sword belting and undress shoulder boards, contained within a fitted metal case of issue inscribed on top 'W. St. A Malleson' - 8½ x 18½in. (21.5 x 47cm.)
Provenance: Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson (1896-1975)
Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson (1896-1975) was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1915 for his actions at V Beach, near Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey. On the 25/6 April Midshipman Malleson and three others from the H.M.S. River Clyde (a former collier purchased as a landing ship) assisted the commander (Edward Unwin) of the ship at the work of securing the lighters under very heavy rifle and Maxim fire. When the other midshipman with the party had failed, through sheer exhaustion, to get a line from lighter to lighter, Malleson swam with it himself and succeeded. The line subsequently broke and he afterwards made two further unsuccessful attempts at his self-imposed task. He retired with the rank of Captain.
by Gieves Ltd, for the rank of Flag Lieutenant with single bullion loop to hat and single star over foul anchor on epaulettes, together with bullion braided sword belting and undress shoulder boards, contained within a fitted metal case of issue inscribed on top 'W. St. A Malleson' - 8½ x 18½in. (21.5 x 47cm.)
Provenance: Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson (1896-1975)
Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson (1896-1975) was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1915 for his actions at V Beach, near Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey. On the 25/6 April Midshipman Malleson and three others from the H.M.S. River Clyde (a former collier purchased as a landing ship) assisted the commander (Edward Unwin) of the ship at the work of securing the lighters under very heavy rifle and Maxim fire. When the other midshipman with the party had failed, through sheer exhaustion, to get a line from lighter to lighter, Malleson swam with it himself and succeeded. The line subsequently broke and he afterwards made two further unsuccessful attempts at his self-imposed task. He retired with the rank of Captain.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory), 21st Oct, 2009
