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Victoria Cross of Major Lanoe George Hawker
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, X002-8836
Dark patinated bronze cross pattée with a semi-circular extension on the upper arm bearing a ring which engages with a V below the suspension bar which is decorated with two sprays of laurel leaves joined by a ribbon. Obverse - a crown with crowned lion above and below a sroll bearing the words FOR VALOUR. The cross edged with a double line border. Reverse - The cross edged with a double line border and a double lined central disc bearing an engraved date 25 JULY 1915. The reverse of the suspension bar engraved CAPT. L.G. HAWKER. D.S.O. R. ENGINEERS & R.F.C. The edge of the lower arm of the cross engraved REPLACEMENT 1959. Ribbon - maroon.
Cowl Type, Ptn 1916, Converted
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 70/U/258
Helmet substantially modified to convert it from a cowl type into a cap type helmet. Brown leather cap type helmet lined in chamois at the crown and in fur at neck, ears and forehead. Ear flaps, covering single, large round hole, pierced by nine holes arranged in a circle, retained by press studs: the flaps having cylindrical wind deflectors on their front, vertical edge. Adjustable leather strap with buckles at left upper, outer corner of face aperture but the right side one removed. A chin strap (right) and buckle (left) added at the lower front corners. The front of the helmet decorated with a black cat lucky charm cut from thick felt with a red collar and glass eyes. Condition -good, worn, dirty inside and very faded, but displayable.