Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Second World War ‘North Africa’ O.B.E. group of seven attributed to Colonel R. J. de C. Barber, Royal Corps of Signals

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. oak leaf; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., 1st issue, reverse officially dated, ‘1943’, with three ‘G.VI.R.’ clasps, lacking top brooch bar, all unnamed, mounted court style for wear, nearly extremely fine (7) £400-450

O.B.E. London Gazette 14 October 1943.

Recommendation reads: ‘Since October 1941 Lt. Colonel Barber has commanded in action the Unit which is now 10 Corps Signals. Throughout the withdrawal June-August, 1942 the Battle of Alamein and the subsequent pursuit of the enemy, the unit commanded by this Officer has provided communications of the highest order. This has been in a large measure due to Lt. Colonel Barber’s personal conduct. No circumstances of danger, discomfort or fatigue affected his enthusiasm, cheerful willingness or efficiency. His forethought and organisation overcame all difficulties and his bearing in action was an example to all ranks.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 20 December 1940; 15 December 1942.

With original M.I.D. certificates (2) in glazed frames; War Office letter, dated 7 September 1945 granting him the honorary rank of Colonel; War Office letter, dated 18 September 1945 thanking him for his services; for photographs of the recipient in uniform and original mounting bar for medals; together with riband bar. With copied recommendation.