A fine Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ Nieuport Scout and S.E.5a Ace’s

A fine Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ Nieuport Scout and S.E.5a Ace’s M.C. group of four awarded to Captain H. J. Hamilton, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, late Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry and 28th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Artist’s Rifles). Hamilton served operationally for 6 months as an Observer with 20 Squadron, before retraining as a Pilot and going on to be credited with at least 7 ‘Victories’ flown with 1 and 29 Squadrons. He was killed in a flying accident whilst stationed with 68 (Training) Squadron at Tadcaster, 13 June 1918 Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse engraved ‘Capt. Herbert J. Hamilton R.F.C. Over Comines 12.10.1917 to 26.3.1918’; 1914 Star, with clasp (1238 Pte H. J. Hamilton. 1/28 Lond: R.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. H. J. Hamilton. R.A.F.) mounted court-style for wear, generally very fine or better (4) £3,000-£4,000.

Estimate:£3,000

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