United Kingdom. A Lot of Six Second War Medals and Awards Auction Archive four small buttons

four small buttons

measuring 37 mm (w) x 39 mm (h)

The day before the Battalion left for overseas service

and personal file were sent to his mother

Order of the Standard of Labour

United Kingdom. A Lot of Six Second War Medals and Awards Auction Archive four small buttons1. A Defence Medal. Instituted August 16th, 1945. A circular medal, constructed of cupro nickel, suspended from a single toe claw attached to the center of the award with a slotted bar, suspended from its period original ribbon (with evidence of previous collectors mounting), the obverse depicting the leftward facing effigy of King George VI, circumscribed by his name and official title, the reverse consisting of a royal crown resting on the stump of