A SECOND WORLD WAR GALLANTRY SET OF TEN MINIATURES ATTRIBUTE...

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£50 - £80

A SECOND WORLD WAR GALLANTRY SET OF TEN MINIATURES ATTRIBUTED TO MAJOR IAN KINGZETT. A collection of miniatures comprising Order of the British Empire, Military Cross, France and Germany, Africa with 1st Army clasp, Burma and Italy Stars, Defence and War Medal, General Service medal with S.A. Asia 1945-46 clasp and 1953 Coronation Medal. A framed commendation to Major Ian Kingzett of the South Staffordshire Regiment from Montgomery 'It has been brought to my notice that you have performed outstanding good service' ... dated 1st August 1946. Similar framed note marking his leaving the Rhine Army. The full sized awards to Brigadier Brian Kingzett 64th Anti Tank Regiment Royal Artillery, were sold in Kent in 2017. His M.C. was awarded in 1942: Capt, T/Major, A/Lt Col B Kingzett has a record in action of unfailing determination and enthusiasm. While commanding 457 Light Battery he frequently gave most valuable and balanced accounts to Division HQ of the progress of the various actions, disposing of rumours, and displaying a confidence and tactical sense remarkable at the beginning of his first campaign. His attitude under reverses was an example to all. On 25 Dec after he had assumed command of 64 A.TK Regt, He saved by personal leadership under close range fire two 6 pr guns at Longstop Hill, which he had moved up close behind infantry in the assault on that place, and were about to be over-run. He later persuaded a unit of allied troops who were retiring in the general rearward movement, to stand and occupy a covering position. These troops were without ammunition which Lt Col Kingzett proceeded to get from Medjes in borrowed transport. His regiment has improved greatly in its keenness, alertness and military outlook since Lt Col Kingzett assumed command.

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Note difference in names Brian and Ian. Not examined out of frames. Generally good condition. Photograph frame a later example.
The largest frame 30 x 25 cm.