A Military Medal To The 26Th (Service) Battalion; Royal Fusiliers Auction with the external paper hinge

with the external paper hinge completely severed

constructed of flat and rounded silver/aluminum bullion wire in the form of a deer head

and an eagle that was separately soldered onto the wreath (with two rivets)

Constructed of pewter

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A Military Medal To The 26Th (Service) Battalion; Royal Fusiliers Auction with the external paper hinge(228315 Pte J. W. SMITH. 26 (S) BN: R. FUS:). Naming is officially impressed. Replacement ribbon, surface wear, contact marks, lacquered, near very fine. Footnote: Private J. W. Smith was a native of Colne, Lancashire, England. The 26th (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers was recruited from the banking community. It was raised by the Lord Mayor and City of London from Bank Clerks and Accountants on July 17, 1915. They were first sent to Marlow,