Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Aircraftsman 2nd Class W. H. Hitchings, Royal Air Force

British War and Victory Medals (108457 2 A.M., R.A.F.); Greece, Royal Order of the Redeemer, Knight’s breast badge, 55 x 34mm., silver, gold and enamel, in Pomonis, Athens case of issue; together with an associated dress miniature medal of the Greek order, silver, gold and enamel, nearly extremely fine (4) £140-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of British Groups with Foreign Awards.

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Walter Henry Hitchins was born in Alcester, Warwickshire on 28 July 1883. A Tin Smith and Sheet Metal Worker by occupation, he joined the Royal Flying Corps on 28 July 1917, transferring to the R.A.F. in April 1918. He served in France, 4 January 1918-16 February 1919. Transferred to the R.A.F. Reserve in March 1919, he was discharged on 30 April 1920. With copied service papers. The award of the Greek order is not confirmed.