Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant 'A splinter caught him on the chin and cut it rather deeply and knocked three of his teeth out … He was absolutely magnificent and an inspiration to the whole Battalion. Completely devoid of fear he was always where the battle was most severe, cool as a cucumber and a real "leader" of men … ' Major B. Kingsmill, 6th Grenadiers, in a letter to Lady Clive, the mother of Brigadier A. F. L. Clive, D.S.O., M.C., following the horrific action at 'Horseshoe' in the North Africa in March 1943. 'I still feel that there is nothing to touch the Horseshoe Battle for its record of sheer courage and tragedy.' Nigel Nicolson, in a letter to Brigadier Clive; he co-authored the history of The Grenadier Guards in the War of 1939-1945 with Patrick Forbes (1949). The outstanding K. St. J., Second Word War North Africa and Italy operations D.S.O. and Bar, Fall of France M.C. group of eleven awarded to Hon. Brigadier A. F. L. Clive, Grenadier Guards Having won an impressive M.C. in the retreat to Dunkirk in May 1940, he was appointed to the command of the 6th Battalion and won an immediate D.S.O. for 'magnificent courage' - and a quite stunning display of leadership - at the 'Horseshoe' feature in North Africa in March 1943: in writing home to his wife from hospital, he spoke of 'the father and mother of a battle' but made light of his battered face and smashed teeth His second immediate D.S.O. reflected equal powers of leadership as C.O. of 24th Guards Brigade in Italy in October 1944 where, once again, his extraordinary valour and personal example changed the tide of battle: 'His appearance at the forward positions during the periods of the heaviest fighting proved of critical value in producing valiant efforts from his battalions, with the result that the position was taken and held in spite of repeated counter-attacks, during which Brigadier Clive's example held the troops firm and encouraged them to inflict heavy casualties on the enemy … ' A Grenadier to his fingertips, the Brigadier's forceful character was pleasingly balanced by his great charm and a mischievous sense of humour: 'In peace, as in war, he was a leader who was loved and respected by all with whom he came into contact' The Order of St. John (K. St. J.), Knight's set of insignia, comprising neck badge and breast star, silvered-metal and enamel, in case of issue, together with his earlier Commander's and Officer's badges; Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with Second Award Bar, the reverse of the suspension bar officially dated '1943' and the reverse of the Bar officially dated '1945'; Military Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1940'; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1937, privately engraved, 'Capt. A. F. L. Clive, 3rd G. Gds.', mounted court-style as worn where applicable, together with another, G.VI.R. Military Cross, undated, the reverse privately engraved 'Major A. F. L. Clive, Carvin, 26 May 1940', this with a metalled lady's riband bow fitment for wearing, generally good very fine (11) D.S.O. London Gazette 22 July 1943. The original recommendation for an immediate award approved by Montgomery - states: 'Lieutenant-Colonel Clive was commanding the 6th Battalion, Grenadier Guards during the attack of 201 Guards on the HORSESHOE feature on 16 March 1943. During the early stages of the attack the Battalion encountered unexpected and extensive anti-personnel minefields, which showed signs of disorganising the attack. Lieutenant-Colonel Clive visited each company in turn and by his personal bravery and example ensured the capture by each company of its objective. For the remainder of the night he moved about his battalion area showing complete unconcern for his personal safety, reorganising his position with such skill and energy that two German counter-attacks were beaten off with heavy loss to the enemy. By morning the enemy had succeed
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant 'A splinter caught him on the chin and cut it rather deeply and knocked three of his teeth out … He was absolutely magnificent and an inspiration to the whole Battalion. Completely devoid of fear he was always where the battle was most severe, cool as a cucumber and a real "leader" of men … ' Major B. Kingsmill, 6th Grenadiers, in a letter to Lady Clive, the mother of Brigadier A. F. L. Clive, D.S.O., M.C., following the horrific action at 'Horseshoe' in the North Africa in March 1943. 'I still feel that there is nothing to touch the Horseshoe Battle for its record of sheer courage and tragedy.' Nigel Nicolson, in a letter to Brigadier Clive; he co-authored the history of The Grenadier Guards in the War of 1939-1945 with Patrick Forbes (1949). The outstanding K. St. J., Second Word War North Africa and Italy operations D.S.O. and Bar, Fall of France M.C. group of eleven awarded to Hon. Brigadier A. F. L. Clive, Grenadier Guards Having won an impressive M.C. in the retreat to Dunkirk in May 1940, he was appointed to the command of the 6th Battalion and won an immediate D.S.O. for 'magnificent courage' - and a quite stunning display of leadership - at the 'Horseshoe' feature in North Africa in March 1943: in writing home to his wife from hospital, he spoke of 'the father and mother of a battle' but made light of his battered face and smashed teeth His second immediate D.S.O. reflected equal powers of leadership as C.O. of 24th Guards Brigade in Italy in October 1944 where, once again, his extraordinary valour and personal example changed the tide of battle: 'His appearance at the forward positions during the periods of the heaviest fighting proved of critical value in producing valiant efforts from his battalions, with the result that the position was taken and held in spite of repeated counter-attacks, during which Brigadier Clive's example held the troops firm and encouraged them to inflict heavy casualties on the enemy … ' A Grenadier to his fingertips, the Brigadier's forceful character was pleasingly balanced by his great charm and a mischievous sense of humour: 'In peace, as in war, he was a leader who was loved and respected by all with whom he came into contact' The Order of St. John (K. St. J.), Knight's set of insignia, comprising neck badge and breast star, silvered-metal and enamel, in case of issue, together with his earlier Commander's and Officer's badges; Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with Second Award Bar, the reverse of the suspension bar officially dated '1943' and the reverse of the Bar officially dated '1945'; Military Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1940'; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1937, privately engraved, 'Capt. A. F. L. Clive, 3rd G. Gds.', mounted court-style as worn where applicable, together with another, G.VI.R. Military Cross, undated, the reverse privately engraved 'Major A. F. L. Clive, Carvin, 26 May 1940', this with a metalled lady's riband bow fitment for wearing, generally good very fine (11) D.S.O. London Gazette 22 July 1943. The original recommendation for an immediate award approved by Montgomery - states: 'Lieutenant-Colonel Clive was commanding the 6th Battalion, Grenadier Guards during the attack of 201 Guards on the HORSESHOE feature on 16 March 1943. During the early stages of the attack the Battalion encountered unexpected and extensive anti-personnel minefields, which showed signs of disorganising the attack. Lieutenant-Colonel Clive visited each company in turn and by his personal bravery and example ensured the capture by each company of its objective. For the remainder of the night he moved about his battalion area showing complete unconcern for his personal safety, reorganising his position with such skill and energy that two German counter-attacks were beaten off with heavy loss to the enemy. By morning the enemy had succeed
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