Great Britain. An Obe & Military Cross Miniature Group, C.1945 Auction Archive A bronze statue by Franz

A bronze statue by Franz von Stuck

The German Navy (Kreigsmarine) pulled Tweddell from the sea near Boulogne

He was advanced to Captain in the Army Service Corps in 1897

marked “Hensler

Footnote: The medal was instituted in 1936

Great Britain. An Obe & Military Cross Miniature Group, C.1945 Auction Archive A bronze statue by FranzMost Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member's Badge (two piece construction, silver, 19. 3 mm); Military Cross, George VI GRI (silver, 21. 3 mm); 1939 1945 Star (bronze, 17. 8 mm (w) x 19. 5 mm (h)); Africa Star, 1 Clasp 8th ARMY (bronze, 17. 8 mm (w) x 19. 5 mm (h)); Italy Star (bronze, 17. 8 mm (w) x 19. 5 mm (h)); Defence Medal (silver, 18 mm); War Medal 1939 1945 (silver, 18. 5 mm); and General Service Medal 1918 1962, George VI, 1 Clasp