Bow Wow WOW: WWII hero dog’s archive earns record $155K

Portrait of War Dog Rob, which was included in the lot that achieved a hammer price of £140,000 (about $155,000) on October 12. The sum represents an auction world record for a P.S.D.A. Dickin Medal for Gallantry. Image courtesy of Noonans and LiveAuctioneers
Portrait of War Dog Rob, which was included in the lot that achieved a hammer price of £140,000 (about $155,000) on October 12. The sum represents an auction world record for a P.S.D.A. Dickin Medal for Gallantry. Image courtesy of Noonans and LiveAuctioneers
Portrait of War Dog Rob, which was included in the lot that achieved a hammer price of £140,000 (about $155,000) on October 12. The sum represents an auction world record for a P.D.S.A. Dickin Medal for Gallantry. Courtesy Noonans and LiveAuctioneers

LONDON – The P.D.S.A. Dickin Medal for Gallantry, otherwise known as the Victoria Cross for animals, and the R.S.P.C.A. Red Collar for Valour awarded to War Dog Rob for his gallantry and outstanding service during the Second World War, sold for a world record price of £140,000 (hammer) at Noonans on October 12 in an auction of Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria. Bought by a new collector of British gallantry awards, it had been estimated at £20,000-£30,000. The entire proceeds of the lot’s sale will be given to the Taylor McNally Foundation.

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WWII parachuting hero canine’s medals to sell at Noonans, Oct. 12

P.D.S.A Dickin Medal for Gallantry earned by War Dog Rob for his service to Britain during World War II. It and an extensive archive on the extraordinary animal will be sold at Noonans on October 12 with an estimate of £20,000-£30,000. Image courtesy of Noonans and LiveAuctioneers

P.D.S.A. Dickin Medal for Gallantry earned by War Dog Rob for his service to Britain during World War II. It and an extensive archive on the extraordinary animal will be sold at Noonans on October 12, estimated at £20,000-£30,000. Courtesy Noonans and LiveAuctioneers

LONDON – The hugely emotive P.D.S.A. Dickin Medal for Gallantry, otherwise known as the V.C. (Victoria Cross) for animals, and the R.S.P.C.A. Red Collar for Valour awarded to War Dog Rob for his outstanding service during the Second World War, during which he undertook 20 parachute descents while serving with Infantry in North Africa and the 2nd S.A.S. Regiment in Italy, will be auctioned by Noonans on Wednesday, October 12. It is a highlight lot in a sale of Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria and is estimated at £20,000-£30,000. The proceeds will be given to the Taylor McNally Foundation. It is being sold with an extensive archive including Rob’s collar, a portrait painting, photographs, a certificate, manuscripts, books and letters. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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