Watch List notes:

An O.B.E., Great War 'Russian Intervention' M.C. group of seven awarded to Colonel N. S. Henshaw, Royal Engineers:- The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer's 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt; Military Cross, G.V.R., reverse privately engraved 'Capt. N. S. Henshaw', with replacement ring suspension; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. N. S. Henshaw.); Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Efficiency Decoration, G.V.R., in silver and silver-gilt, with top Territorial riband bar, mounted as worn, VF, comes with copy of the paperwork detailing his award of the Military Cross. His O.B.E was announced in the London Gazette on June 8th 1939, and the Military Cross on 27th May 1918 with the following text: - On the night 1st/2nd January 1919 near Turchasova he was the last man to leave the advanced post and barricade. From 28th December 1918, to 2nd January 1919 he rendered valuable assistance, showing great gallantry and devotion to duty. The fact that the force did not suffer heavy casualties was mainly due to his efforts and untiring work.' Norman Scotson Henshaw served with the Royal Engineers during the Great War on the Western Front from 15th January 1916 and subsequently with the Russian Intervention Force. Advanced to Lieutenant-Colonel and Brevet Colonel, he was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 1939 Birthday Honours List while serving as Commanding Officer of 55th (West Lancashire) Divisional Engineers, Royal Engineers, Territorial Army

Estimate: 1000-1500 GBP