342, Lot: 1052. Estimate $300. Sold for $1700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

WINDSOR. George V. 1910-1936. Set of three Military Medals. Group Awarded to F. Riley, Royal Engineers. Lot includes the following medals: Military Medal (MM), inscribed 476735 2. CPL F. RILEY. M.M. 458 / W. RID: F: COY R.E. // Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM), inscribed 476735 SJT: F. RILEY. M.M. 458 / W. RID: F: COY R.E. // British War Medal, inscribed 2539 A. SJT. F. RILEY. R.E. VF, deeply toned, all without ribbons. An attractive group.

From the Jonathan K. Kern Collection. Lot includes biographical notes.

According to the accompanying note, 2nd Corporal Riley killed two of the enemy, while rescuing a wounded comrade. On one subsequent occasion, he killed an additional two of the enemy, while sweeping enemy-occupied houses.