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Lot 443:
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George Cross winner H H Flintoff GC signed Internetstamps 2006, 150th ann Victoria Cross miniature sheet FDC Only 125 were issued The KING has been pleased to award the Edward Medal to Harwood Henry Flintoff in recognition of his gallantry in the following circumstances: On the 23rd June last a farmer was driving a bull which turned on him, knocked him down, and knelt on his chest Harwood Henry Flintoff, a thirteen-year-old schoolboy who assists the farmer immediately left his work in a neighbouring field and ran to his aid After a struggle with the savage bull, in which the farmer was injured, Henry Flintoff though unarmed caught hold of the animal and together he and the farmer managed to grasp the ring in the bull’s nose, and to hold on to it until they both became exhausted The bull then broke loose but was caught and led to its shed by a farm labourer who came to assist with a pitch fork By his courageous action this boy saved the farmer from more serious injury and from possible death. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
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