The Lines family all chipped in to bid and saw off fierce competition to secure the return of the medals and his personal effects for a hammer price of £2,600 at London-based auctioneers Noonans.

Wing Commander Clive Beadon’s collection of medals was sold on Wednesday morning by Noonans Mayfair for £4,800. His son, John Beadon, put in a bid of £2,400 for the collection, which included ...

The Lines family all chipped in to bid and saw off fierce competition to secure the return of the medals and his personal effects for a hammer price of £2,600 at London-based auctioneers Noonans.

Auctioneers Dix Noonan Webb said the lot was bought by a private collector in the UK who wanted to remain anonymous. “It's a record price for a Military Medal,” said director Pierce Noonan.