His CBE, awarded in 1945, will also be auctioned. The medals carry an estimate of £5,000 ... and on the day of the sale, from 8am to 9.30am.

Special honours such as OBE, MBE and CBE are given to recognise people's ... and the Queen's Police Medal and Fire Service Medal for those working in these areas. Read on to find out more about ...

The medal celebrates individuals who support the arts and recognises the contribution of "the most inspiring philanthropists in the UK". The first recipients are Dame Vivien Duffield CBE, Roger de ...