Belgium / Great Britain, Zeebrugge Raid 1918, 10th Anniversary 1927, bronze medal by P de Soete for Fisch & Co., in box of issue, rare

Obv: helmeted and draped figure of St George standing on a cloud, the motif of St George on horseback as part of his cloak, on exergue to left ZEEBRUGGE ON ST GEORGE'S DAY APRIL 23RD 1918

Rev: TO SIX VERY GALLANT GENTLEMEN:

LT R.D.SANDFORD, V.C., R.N.

LT J. HOWELL-PRICE, D.S.O, D.S.C., R.N.R.

LDG SEA W.G. CLEAVER, C.G.M., D.S.M.

PETTY OFFICER W. HARNER, C.G.M.

E.R.A.A.G.ROXBURGH, C.G.M.

1918-1927

Condition: Extremely fine; Diameter: 43mm x 81mm

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Notes: the Raid was an attempt to put the port of Zeebrugge out of action, since it posed a serious threat to Allied shipping. The operation was in reality a failure, despite Allied claims to the contrary, as it did not go according to plan. Of 1700 British servicemen involved, 300 were injured and 200 killed. Submarine commander Lt Sandford won his Victoria Cross during the raid, one of eight awarded.

Price £110