Ex-SAS hero James Riccomini's medals fetch £9,800published at 09:02 BST 18 October 2017
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online
The medals of a soldier who fought with the SAS behind enemy lines in Italy have been sold.
Lt James Riccomini escaped German captivity in Italy and joined partisan fighters.
Image source, C&T AuctionsThe former Nottingham schoolboy was made an MBE and awarded the Military Cross for action with the SAS before being killed in a raid in 1945.
His awards, along with items including his insignia and fake Italian identity pass, have fetched £9,800 at auction.





