Medal - Military Cross, George V, Great Britain, Lieutenant Gibbs, circa 1917, Military Cross, George V, issued around 1917. Stored in its original black case, with a gilt-embossed crown on the top and lined with yellow/cream velvet. This gallantry decoration was instituted on 31 December 1914 for captains, lieutenants and warrant officers in the Army (extended to majors in 1931 and to all ranks in 1993). The back of the cross is engraved 'Lieut. R. H. M. Gibbs, 59th

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Medal - Military Cross, George V, Great Britain, Lieutenant Gibbs, circa 1917, Military Cross, George V, issued around 1917. Stored in its original black case, with a gilt-embossed crown on the top and lined with yellow/cream velvet. This gallantry decoration was instituted on 31 December 1914 for captains, lieutenants and warrant officers in the Army (extended to majors in 1931 and to all ranks in 1993). The back of the cross is engraved 'Lieut. R. H. M. Gibbs, 59th

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