Bust of Oliver Cromwell Gallant & Distinguished Conduct As with the Civil Division

As with the Civil Division

This type of DCM was awarded until 1930 when it was replaced by the crowned head issue of GV

the General Service Medal 1962-2007 was awarded to recognise service in minor campaigns that fell short of full scale war

For this bust we have included Hampton Court

the Military Cross was issued for gallantry in presence of the enemy to warrant and junior officers of the Army who were ineligible (on account of their rank) for the Distinguished Service Order

Bust of Oliver Cromwell Gallant & Distinguished Conduct As with the Civil DivisionBust of Oliver Cromwell made in British Gypsum Plaster. As with all Famous Faces there are objects around the base. For this bust we have included the chopping block, round head breastplate, drum, crown, helmet and charging horses and soldiers going to war. The etch around the base reads "IF YOU SEEK PEACE, PREPARE FOR WAR" From fen farmer, to puritan and Lord Protector. Cromwell fought for freedom against Charles I's catholic ideas, finiancial excess