Miniature Medals

A Second War ‘Coastal Command’ C.B.E. group of five awarded to Acting Group Captain J. G. Argles, Royal Air Force

The Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) 2nd type British War and Victory Medals (Lieut., R.A.F.); Defence and War Medals, nearly extremely fine (5) £200-250

C.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1944. The recommendation states ‘Acting Group Captain J. G. Argles, Command Headquarters. This officer has for the past years shouldered with conspicuous success a large share of the organisation problems of the Command. His devotion to duty, clear brain and grasp of essential features have contributed much to the successful expansion of the Command. He has done much to further the war effort of Coastal Command.’ Sold with a quantity of copied research material.