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Item:353567900344VICTORIA CROSS. Count von Gleichen (China, 1856), Autograph Letter 1872. VICTORIA CROSS. Count von Gleichen (China, 1856). Autograph Letter Signed ‘Gleichen’, to Knatchbull Hugessen at the Colonial Office, making arrangements for him to meet Mr. Brassey. 1 page 7 x 4 inches, black edges, with the original envelope (initialled G), both very fine. St James Palace, 26 April 1872. Count von Gleichen (1833-1891), naval officer, sculptor, courtier. In 1856 he was appointed Flag-Lieutenant to Sir Harry Keppel in China and took a prominent part in the fighting, being present at operations in the Canton river, and at the destruction of a flotilla of war junks in Fatshan creek. For his services in China, Prince Victor was mentioned in despatches London Gazette 1 August 1857, and recommended for the Victoria Cross.
Country/Region of Manufacture:China
Type:Military
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