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Defence Medal, 1939-1945
Paget, Thomas Humphrey (1893-1974
Coin and medal engraver. Worked for the Royal Mint. Created coinage effigy of George VI.)
Defence Medal awarded to Sergeant Glyn Griffiths.
Llandudno-born Sergeant Griffiths flew Hawker Hurricanes of No.17 Squadron during the Battle of Britain, July-October 1940. He destroyed at least six enemy aircraft.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
90.75H/4
Acquisition
Purchase, 27/7/1990
Measurements
diameter / mm:36
Material
cupronickel
Location
In store
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