Victoria Cross sold today 19th July

**Pleater** · 19th July 12, 10:40 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_Frank_Godley

Not kilted but a very valiant soldier.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

**Jock Scot** · 19th July 12, 10:43 AM

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Not kilted but a very valiant soldier.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:[/QUOTE]

That he was-----and some!

**Friday** · 19th July 12, 11:20 AM

Not kilted but a very valiant soldier.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:[/QUOTE]

That he was-----and some![/QUOTE]

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**Scout** · 19th July 12, 11:55 AM

"Valiant Soldier" would be an understatement! The stories of these men, awarded their Nation's highest medal for valor, never cease to amaze or inspire.

I am disappointed however that unlike the U.S. Medal of Honor, the Victoria Cross can be bought and sold.

**KenB** · 19th July 12, 12:51 PM

I agree with Scout - it is a shame that a Medal should be sold.

**Downunder Kilt** · 19th July 12, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by Scout

"Valiant Soldier" would be an understatement! The stories of these men, awarded their Nation's highest medal for valor, never cease to amaze or inspire.

I am disappointed however that unlike the U.S. Medal of Honor, the Victoria Cross can be bought and sold.

You can however, sell the box and certificate of the MOH and then gift the medal to the successful purchaser of the box and certificate. Has been done to get around the ban on selling the medal itself.

**flintstone** · 19th July 12, 04:58 PM

I find this to be so sad. It is hoped that it was purchased by a museum
to perpetuate the memory of this brave man, not locked in someones
safe as an investment.

**opositive** · 19th July 12, 06:38 PM

i am not sure which is more amazing--his war service or that he was a school caretaker post war until his death. tiger to kitty cat. wow. i hope he was not like mr filch--i doubt it. most of us are dust in the wind, but guys like this are bricks. i hope the purchaser understands this.

**madmacs** · 20th July 12, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by opositive

i am not sure which is more amazing--his war service or that he was a school caretaker post war until his death. tiger to kitty cat. wow.

British schools... Just like a war zone... Tower Hamlets, inner city east end of London...?

**artificer** · 20th July 12, 10:35 AM

I can't imagine any situation where I'd sell a family memento like this.

I have my grandfather's silver star and his bronze star, and my other grandfather's purple heart(s) and other citations. I couldn't imagine parting with them- much less something as big and rare as a MoH or Victoria Cross.

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