British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Presentation Silver Cigarette Case Alfred Leyland DCM, a very fine square example by HW Ld Birmingham 1917 the front engraved with ‘AL’ monogram floral designs and scroll work, the inside engraved, ‘To/ Alfred Leyland DCM/From/Mount Pleasant Church & School/ Sept 28. 1918’. Complete with full research of Alfred Leyland’s family, education (Burnley Lancashire) and his subsequent WWI career in the Royal Flying Corps (1915-1918). The London Gazette Supplement March 28th 1918 gives the details of 1st Class Air Mechanic A. Leylands award, very good condition £40-60