Orders, Decorations and Medals

New Zealand Police L.S. & G.C., 2nd type, by G. T. White, 2 engraved slip-on clasps, 22 Years Service, 30 Years Service (1309 Const. W. Blake, N.Z.P. 1921) straight bar suspension, claw slack, good very fine £100-120

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

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William Blake was born in New Zealand on 18 February 1877. He enlisted into the Police on 14 February 1907, was promoted to Sergeant on 1 January 1924 and Senior Sergeant on 1 March 1935. Senior Sergeant Blake retired on 21 April 1939. For his services in the Police Force, he was awarded the New Zealand Police L.S. & G.C. in 1921, a clasp in 1929 and a second clasp in 1938. With some copied details.