The Victory Medal awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel R. D. Davies, D.S.O. and Two Bars, 44th...

The Victory Medal awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel R. D. Davies, D.S.O. and Two Bars, 44th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, late Devonshire Regiment, who was five times Mentioned in Despatches Victory Medal 1914-19, with copy M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. R. D. Davies.) mounted court-style for display purposes alongside a representation of his full entitlement, viz. Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., with two Additional Award Bars, and integral top riband bar, this a good Museum-quality copy; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast (5342 L/Sgt. R. D. Davies. 2nd. Devon. R.) renamed; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 1 clasp, South Africa 1901 [sic] (5342 L/Sgt. R. D. Davies. 2nd. Devon. R.) renamed; British War Medal 1914-20, erased; Coronation 1902, bronze, unnamed as issued, generally good very fine and better (6) £400-£500 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- D.S.O. London Gazette 17 April 1917: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a strong raiding party. He personally superintended the assembly of all parties prior to the attack, and carried out the task allotted to him with conspicuous success. He has previously rendered excellent service on many occasions.’ D.S.O. Second Award Bar London Gazette 2 December 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. Realising the importance of the capture of a village when the advance had been held up by wire and very heavy machine gun fire, he collected all men available and led a dashing assault and overcame the enemy resistance. He personally led a tank through the village, and after completing its capture he pushed out and consolidated a line beyond, and he led it for two days, when he succeeded in joining up with the battalion on his right. By his splendid example and leadership he contributed greatly to the success of the operation.’ D.S.O. Third Award Bar London Gazette 10 December 1919: ‘In front of Inchy-en-Artois, 27th September 1918, for marked gallantry and determination. In command of the Battalion, he led a most successful attack against the enemy positions. Again on 28th September, near Raillencourt, notwithstanding most severe casualties, he again led his battalion in the attack and reached his objective, later materially assisting in beating off a strong enemy counter-attack. His reports throughout the operations were most clear and invaluable in determining the situation forward.’ M.I.D. London Gazettes 1 June 1917; 28 December 1917; 28 May 1918; 31 December 1918; and 11 July 1919. Reginald Danbury Davies served during the Great War on the Western Front with the 54th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, and later as Commanding Officer of the 44th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, and was wounded by the effects of gas on 9 September 1917. Sold with a file of copied research.