WW1 DCM Medal Group Awarded – Company Sergeant Major C. Cooper Royal Fusiliers A group of three First World War medals awarded to Company Sergeant Major C. Cooper of The Royal Fusiliers, consisting of (from left to right). The Distinguished Conduct Medal, The British War Medal and The Victory Medal. The Distinguished Conduct Medal is engraved to the edge L-11886 C. The British War Medal is engraved to the edge L-11886 W. The Victory Medal is engraved to the edge L-11886 W. The medals are court mounted with a felt backing and pin clasp. Included with the medals is various photocopied paperwork regarding Company Sergeant Major C. Cooper, including his death certificate (1930) and Supplement to the London Gazette, 5th December, 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during two attacks on a wood and a village. His company was badly cut up, and all the officers had become casualties. He reorganised the remnants and led them forward to the final objective with great determination. Working under very adverse conditions and in the face of intense fire this warrant officer set a fine example in maintaining the discipline and morale of the company. Dimensions The medals are of the standard size. The mounted set measures 4 inches (10cm) by 3 (8.5cm) and weighs 139g. Condition The medal trio is in great condition with just some discolouration with age. For further details and condition see pictures below… The item “WW1 DCM Medal Group Awarded Company Sergeant Major C. S. Cooper Royal Fusiliers” is in sale since Saturday, May 09, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “theantiquesstorehouse” and is located in Portsmouth, Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
- Service: Army
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Era: 1914-1945
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom