United Kingdom. A First War Trio to Pte. Sands, Army Veterinary Corps GTRexclude In his book on the

In his book on the German Cross Dietrich Maerz refers to gray backing color as “extremely rare”

the obverse presenting a steel helmet surrounded by a full oak leaf wreath

bearing four machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire insignia

This tunic is in worn condition

in unissued and overall mint condition

United Kingdom. A First War Trio to Pte. Sands, Army Veterinary Corps GTRexclude In his book on theA 1914 15 Star, in bronze, full size, reverse impressed 6402 PTE. E. J. SANDS. A. V. C., areas of discolouration, very fine. A British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 6402 CPL. E. J. SANDS. A. V. C., minor contact marks, nice toning, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 6402 CPL. E. J. SANDS. A. V. C., spots of gilt wear, very fine. Footnote: Ernest John Sands was born in 1875 in Hellingly, Sussex. He