A WWII DSC medal group and log book belonging to Donald Judd...

Hammer

£3,200

A WWII DSC medal group and log book belonging to Donald Judd, comprising a Distinguished SC hallmarked and dated 1945 verso with original case, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star, Defence medal and War medal with oak leaf, a miniature medal group, a Pilot's Flying Log book, dating from 30th May 1940 until 18th March 1943, Judd was a key member of the Fleet Air Arm, he saw action in Africa during the battles of Tobruk and El Alamein, together with a copy of his biography 'Avenger from the sky'(pub. 1985), two other books with personal dedications from their authors: 'Wings of War' ed. Laddie Lucas (pub. 1983) and 'Carrier Pilot' by Norman Hanson (pub. 1979), as well as a 9ct gold Royal Engineers badge (1.8g) and other badges, a pair of WWI medals, Victory and War medals, for 'Lieut. S.W. Mossop' 826 squadron pewter tankard, (also see lot 197 within this auction: his Jack Hobbs signed presentation cricket bat, awarded after he bowled the legendary batsman during a school visit). (1 box)