Orders, Decorations and Medals

Militia L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (1491 Sjt. L. Mirasole, 1/K.O. Malta Regt. of Mil.) claw slack, edge bruising, some contact marks, nearly very fine, scarce £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Long Service Medals from the Collection formed by John Tamplin.

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Loreno Mirasole was born in Valetta, Malta. A Cigarette Maker by occupation, he attested for service with the King’s Own Malta Regiment of Militia on 19 October 1891. He served in the Militia until 10 December 1909. He was awarded the Militia L.S. & G.C., this notified in Army Order 29 of February 1910. One of 61 such medals from the reign of King Edward VII awarded to the 1st Battalion King’s Own Malta Regiment of Militia. Sold with copied attestation papers.