United Kingdom. A First War Trio to Pte. Sands, Army Veterinary Corps GTRexclude A Vast DSC

A Vast DSC

the obverse presenting a steel helmet surrounded by a full oak leaf wreath

46 mm (w) x 72

In his book on the German Cross Dietrich Maerz refers to gray backing color as “extremely rare”

in unissued and overall mint condition

United Kingdom. A First War Trio to Pte. Sands, Army Veterinary Corps GTRexclude A Vast DSCA 1914 15 Star, in bronze, full size, reverse impressed 6402 PTE. E. J. SANDS. A. V. C., areas of discolouration, very fine. A British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 6402 CPL. E. J. SANDS. A. V. C., minor contact marks, nice toning, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 6402 CPL. E. J. SANDS. A. V. C., spots of gilt wear, very fine. Footnote: Ernest John Sands was born in 1875 in Hellingly, Sussex. He