A rare Great War D.S.M., ‘Tsar’s visit’ Russian Medal for Zeal and

A rare Great War D.S.M., ‘Tsar’s visit’ Russian Medal for Zeal and Tuscania Survivors Association Medal group of seven awarded to Stoker Petty Officer W. S. Noad, who was serving in H.M.S. Grasshopper when she came to the aid of U.S. Troopship Tuscania, saving over 1,500 lives Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (306741. W. S. Noad. Act. Ch. Sto. H.M.S. Grasshopper. 1917.); 1914-15 Star (306741, W. S. Noad. S.P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (306741 W. S. Noad. Ch. Sto. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (306741. W. S. Noad, Ch. Sto. H.M.S. Pembroke.); Russia, Empire, Medal for Zeal, Nicholas II, small silver medal, with replacement swivel-suspension, unnamed; United States of America, Tuscania Survivors Association Medal, inscribed to reverse ‘In recognition of valor shown by Commander and crew of H.M.S. Grasshopper in rescue of U.S.A. troops Feb. 5. 1918.’, with original top wearing pin, the first six mounted court-style for display, contact marks to Russian award, otherwise very fine and better (7) £1,000-£1,400.

Estimate:£1,000

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