Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Marine Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., Admiral’s bust (Po.100. Cr. Sgt. G. Saunders, R.M. 24.4.29) officially impressed naming, good very fine, scarce £400-500

George Saunders was born in Portsea, Hampshire on 23 October 1847. A Labourer by occupation, he enlisted into the Royal Marines at Gosport on 23 October 1862. Served initially as a Bugler, promoted to Sergeant in April 1869 and attained the rank of Colour Sergeant in May 1879. Awarded the L.S. & G.C. Medal in 1875 and awarded the M.S.M. with annuity on 5 January 1929. No other medals awarded. With copied service paper.