Auction Catalogue

19 & 20 September 2013

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 1144

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20 September 2013

Estimate: £1,200–£1,500

An extremely rare Royal Air Force M.S.M. awarded to Petty Officer Air Mechanic A. Apostolidis, Greek Army

Royal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., coinage bust (P.O.A.M. A. Apostolidis, Greek Army), on old R.A.F. riband, minor edge nicks, otherwise better than very fine £1200-1500

In common with other awards granted to our Allies, the above M.S.M. was never formally gazetted, but is confirmed in Air Ministry List of 10 December 1919. Just four Royal Air Force M.S.Ms were issued to Greek recipients.