Distinguished Service Cross, George VI (GRI) (in silver, measuring 19.7 mm (w) x 19.7 mm (h)); 1939-1945 Star (in bronze, measuring 19 mm (w) x 22 mm (h)); Atlantic Star, 1 Clasp - FRANCE & GERMANY (in bronze, measuring 19 mm (w) x 22 mm (h)); War Medal 1939-1945 (in silver, measuring 18 mm in diameter); Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal 1953 (in silver, measuring 18 mm in diameter); and Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, George VI (GRI), with QEII Second Award Bar (in silver, measuring 16 mm (w) x 24 mm (h)). Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, contact marks on Queen's face on the QEIICM, original ribbons, better than very fine.
Footnote: George Victor Legassick was born in Cardiff, Wales in 1904. In 1921, he graduated from the Incorporated Thames Nautical Training College, HMS Worcester. Legassick then joined the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company in 1924 and served with them until September 6, 1939, and while with them, joined the Royal Naval Reserve in 1929. In September 1939, he was posted to the Anti-submarine Trawler Hampshire. Two months later, in November, he was appointed Group Commander of No. 37 Anti-submarine Group. In May 1940, he was in command of M.V. San Antonio during the Evacuation of Dunkirk, the vessel transporting 434 men and was probably the last boat to work off the beaches. During the Second World War, he commanded HMS Godetia, HMS Hibiscus, HMS Petunia, HMS Saladin, HMS Berry, HMS Exe, HMS Pink, HMS Louis and HMS Hesperus. Legassick also commanded a number of escort groups, including: 40th E.G., 21st Special E.G., B.2.E.G., B.21.E.G., and 19th E.G.. While he was in command of the Frigate HMS Exe, the ship attacked and rammed the submarine U.333 off the coast of Spain. He commanded HMS Hesperus during D-Day on June 6, 1944, while the ship was on anti-submarine duty in the English Channel.
Captain George Victor Legassick, Royal Naval Reserve was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross "For outstanding service in the face of the enemy", the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 36033 of Friday, May 28, 1943, on Wednesday, June 2, 1943, page 2442. Post-war, during July 1947, he became Superintendent of the South Afrocan Nautical College, General Botha. Legassick was promoted to Captain in 1951 and appointed to the War Reserve South African Naval Forces in 1952, retiring in 1959.