First Victoria Cross awarded to civilian ranks highly in Noonans’ Sept. 14 sale

Victoria Cross awarded to Thomas Henry Kavanagh for his actions during the Siege of Lucknow in India in 1857, est. £300,000-£400,000

 

Victoria Cross awarded to Thomas Henry Kavanagh for his actions during the Siege of Lucknow in India in 1857, est. £300,000-£400,000
Victoria Cross awarded to Thomas Henry Kavanagh for his actions during the Siege of Lucknow in India in 1857, est. £300,000-£400,000

LONDON – A Victoria Cross awarded to Irishman Thomas Henry Kavanagh for his actions during the 1857 Siege of Lucknow in India will be sold by Mayfair-based Auctioneers Noonans on Wednesday, September 14 in an auction of Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria.

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