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Mercantile Marine War Medal

Mercantile Marine Medal, 1914-1918. Issued to Thomas Jones. Obverse depicts head of George V surrounded by inscription. Reverse depicts bow of steamship in rough seas with inscription below. Inscription on rim. On a green, white and red striped ribbon. In original box of issue (85.28I/3.2) and also with original envelope dated 4 Jan. 1927 (85.28I/3.3). With the medal is the letter of issue from the Board of Trade (85.28I/3.4) and two authority to wear forms also from the Board of Trade (85.28I/3.5 & 6).

Mercantile Marine Medal, 1914-1918. Issued to Thomas Jones. On a green, white and red striped ribbon. In original box of issue and also with original envelope dated 4 Jan. 1927. With the medal are two authority to wear forms and accompanying issuing letter all from Board of Trade.

Mercantile Marine War Medal
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Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

85.28I/3.1

Measurements

diameter (mm): 37
Length (mm): 50
Width (mm): 37
case (mm): 90
case (mm): 60

Categories

1910s

Classification

military history personal items First World War
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