Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 30 May 2024
A British War Medal 1914-20 to Major Cyril Stone Danby, MC., Royal Air Force, (MAJOR C. S. DANBY.
A British War Medal 1914-20 to Major Cyril Stone Danby, MC., Royal Air Force, (MAJOR C. S. DANBY. R.A.F.), some contact marks to edges, otherwise nearly extremely fine; together with a stitched ribbon bar for an M.C.
(36mm diameter)
Initially commissioned into the Rifle Brigade, Cyril Stone Danby transferred into the Royal Flying Corps in 1915 and subsequently to the Royal Air Force. He was awarded the Military Cross in 1917 whilst serving with 15 Squadron "For exceptional brilliant work as a pilot in co-operation with the Artillery from January to July 1916. Lieut. Danby has always shown the greatest dash and determination, frequently carrying out his work under the most difficult conditions."