Description: WW2 British Army Officer Greatcoat 4th Tank Batt Genadier Guards P.R. Colville Genuine period greatcoat originally worn by Capt Peter Robert Colville, MiD MBE who served in the 4th Tank Battalion, 6th Guards Tank brigade fighting in Normandy and the crossing of the Rhine mentioned in dispatched and awarded the MBE for gallantry during the Second World War. P.R Colville was born 7th November 1910, later joined the army and commissioned as an officer in 1940: the undermentioned Cadets from Officer Cadet Trng. Unit, Sandhurst, to be 2nd Lts. 21st.Jan. "1940:— FOOT GUARDS. Gren. G'ds. Philip Robert COLVILLE (113728), Suffolk R. Published in the London Gazette 19th January 1940 Supplement 34777 Page 452. London Gazette publication Mentioned in DispatchesWar Office, 22nd March, 1945. The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe:— Foot Guards. Gren. G'ds Capt. (temp.) P. R. Colville (113728). Published in the London Gazette 20th March 1945 Supplement 36994 Page 1557. London Gazette publication MBEThe KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in (North. West Europe:— To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the said-Most Excellent Order: —Captain (temporary) Philip Robert COLVILLE '(113728), Grenadier Guards (Mabilley). Published in the London Gazette 22nd January 1946 Supplement 37442 Page 619. National Archives MBE Citation This officer has been Adjutant of the Battalion since January 1944. After a period of intense preparation, planning and staff work he landed with the battalion in Normandy in July 1944. Since that date he has been in every action in which the battalion has been involved. In the heavy fighting around Caumont, in the close combat in the mud and canals around Meijel, in the swift advances from the Rhine to the Elbe with the 6th Airborne Division, his efficiency and devotion to duty remained beyond all praise. Furthermore, owing to his untiring energy he ensured that Bn HQ functioned with the maximum efficiency even under the most difficult conditions. Whenever subjected to enemy fire, he remained completely imperturbable, carrying out his duties with an absolute disregard for personnel safety. His work through the entire campaign has at all times been of the highest class, he has been absolutely untiring, however late the hour, he is always cheerful, quiet, efficient and a great example to all ranks. The greatcoat is in overall good original condition. The only defect being there are some minor moth holes and some loose stitching near the armpit liner seam (see pictures). These do not detract from the greatcoats overall apperance and it still displays well. Made from all natural fibres, features leather buttons, guards rank pips denoting the rank of captain to the epaulettes and a tailor label for to the interior to a previous owner prior P.R. Colville (see pictures). The liner features the name P.R. Colville. The approximate measurements of the greatcoat are: Chest - 42 inches Top of collar to bottom hem - 46 inches Shoulder to cuff - 26 inches Please look at my other items for more militaria and collectables
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Type: Uniform/ Clothing
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Service: Army
Theme: Militaria
