A ‘Salonika’ M.S.M. pair awarded to Acting Company Sergeant-Major W. Sansam, Royal Engineers

Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (7954 Sjt., R.E.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (7954 Sjt.-A.C.S. Mjr., R.E.) mounted as worn, nearly very fine (2) £150-180

M.S.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919. ‘... in recognition of valuable services rendered with the British Forces in the Balkans.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 11 June 1918 (Milne, Salonika, 25 March 1918). ‘... for gallant conduct and distinguished services rendered during the period from the 21st September, 1917, to February 28th, 1918.’

Company Quartermaster Serjeant William Sansam, R.E. entered the Egypt theatre of war on 8 October 1915. Entitled to the 1914-15 Star trio. 67 M.S.M’s. awarded to the R.E. for Salonika. With copied m.i.c. and gazette extracts.