The Collection of Medals Formed by Bill and Angela Strong

A Medal of the Order of the British Empire awarded to Laurence Skinner, for attempting to stop a fire in an explosives factory, 17 April 1918

Medal of the Order of the British Empire, (Civil) (L. Skinner, 17-4-18) minor edge bruising, nearly extremely fine £120-160

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

View
Collection

O.B.E. Medal London Gazette 8 January 1918. ‘Skinner, Laurence’ ‘For courage in attempting to stop a fire in an explosives factory under exceptionally dangerous circumstances.’

With copied gazette extracts.