Auction Catalogue

25 October 2010

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A Collection of Meritorious Service Medals to British Regiments formed by a Gentleman

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№ 88 x

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25 October 2010

Hammer Price:
£260

A scarce Great War ‘South Russia’ M.S.M. awarded to Acting Corporal A. H. Hall, Royal Army Medical Corps

Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (205128 Pte-A. Cpl., R.A.M.C.); together with a pair of renamed British War and Victory Medals (205128 Pte. A. Cpl. A. H. Hall, R.A.M.C.) ‘modern’ engraving, good very fine (3) £220-260

M.S.M. London Gazette 28 October 1920. ‘... in recognition of valuable services rendered with the British Military Mission, South Russia.’ ‘ 205128 Pte. (A./Cpl.), Royal Army Medical Corps (East Cowes).’

11 ‘South Russia’ M.S.M’s. awarded to the R.A.M.C.

With copied gazette extracts and a copied recommendation which reads, ‘This NCO has shown tact and discretion in dealing with the sick and injured at all times. His untiring energy, care, kindness and devotion to duty have inspired all who have worked with and under him.’