United Kingdom. A Lot of Eight Gallantry Awards (Collector’s Copies)

A lot of eight United Kingdom Collector Copy gallantry awards, consisting of:

1. Six Collector Copy Victoria Crosses, constructed of bronzed and blackened alloy, on a fixed loop and swivel ring for suspension from its slotted bar with its single-colour ribbon, the obverse consisting of a Cross Pattée bearing the crown of Saint Edward surmounted by a lion and the inscription “For Valor” within a ribbon, the reverse with a negative of the Cross Pattée and marked “C” or “Copy”, measuring approximately 36.5 mm (w) x 37.1 mm (l) for the full-size awards, and 17.3 mm (w) x 17.4 mm (l) for the singular miniature, accompanied by three cases with functional hinges, one case with a broken hinge, and the miniature in a simple cardstock box, in overall better than very fine condition. 

2. Two Collector Copy George Crosses, constructed of cupal-nickel, on a fixed loop and swivel ring for suspension from its slotted bar with its single-colour ribbon, the obverse consisting of a George Cross with a central medallion depicting St. George and the Dragon, with the Royal Cypher in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the reverse plain, measuring 46.0 mm (w) x 45.9 mm (l), one accompanied by a presentation box, constructed of a lightweight wooden frame with a textured blue faux leather exterior, functional exterior metal hinge and intact interior hinge cover, the inside of the lid lined with a silk blended fabric, with a recessed black felt medal bed for placement of the award, measuring 77 mm (w) x 130 mm (l), in overall better than very fine condition.