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A Great War M.C. Group of Four to 2nd Lieutenant F.W. Rivett, Royal Artillery, Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse privately engraved, 'Lieut. F.W. Rivett, R.G.A., 3.8.1919'; 1914 Star, with later 'slide-on' bar (27023 Bmbr., R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals (2 Lieut.), slight contact wear and polished, otherwise generally very fine (4)

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A Great War M.C. Group of Four to 2nd Lieutenant F.W. Rivett, Royal Artillery, Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse privately engraved, 'Lieut. F.W. Rivett, R.G.A., 3.8.1919'; 1914 Star, with later 'slide-on' bar (27023 Bmbr., R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals (2 Lieut.), slight contact wear and polished, otherwise generally very fine (4)
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.

Lot Essay

M.C. London Gazette 3.6.1919.

2nd Lieutenant Frederick William Rivett, M.C., was serving in 125th Heavy Battery, R.G.A., at the time of receiving the above award. He had originally entered the French Theatre of War as a Bombardier in 25th Heavy Battery, R.G.A., in October 1914, and was commissioned in January 1918.