The unique and outstanding post-war M.B.E., Second World War North-West Europe operations

The unique and outstanding post-war M.B.E., Second World War North-West Europe operations immediate M.M., 'Japan B.E.M.' group of twelve awarded to Major (Q.M.) A. P. 'Bobby' Joyce, Welsh GuardsIn a remarkable career - spanning active service in Normandy in 1944 to Northern Ireland in the 1970s, the whole with the Welsh Guards - he first came to prominence for his M.M.-winning deeds in March 1945, deeds that reached a wider audience on the front and back pages of The Victor some 30 years later: the comic's colourful depiction of his gallant actions included a scene of him lobbing a grenade into a Spandau position - "Share that with your mates, Fritz"Whether he shared such sentiments with Rudolph Hess remains unknown, but he commanded the former Nazi leader's 'Old Guard' at Spandau Prison in the early 50s, a far cry from his subsequent duties in South Arabia and Northern IrelandThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.), Military Division, 2nd type breast badge, silver; Military Medal, G.VI.R. (4547748 L. Sjt. A. Joyce, W. Gds.); British Empire Medal (Military), G.VI.R. (4547748 A./W.O. Cl. 2 Austin Joyce, M.M., W.G.), officially impressed naming on pre-prepared ground; 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (4547748 W.O. Cl. 2 A. Joyce, M.M., W.G.); General Service 1962-2007, 2 clasps, South Arabia, Northern Ireland (Capt. A. P. Joyce, M.M., B.E.M., W.G.); U.N. Korea 1950-54; Coronation 1953, mounted court-style as worn, contact marks, very fine or better (12). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.