The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals (Part 1)

Six: 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star; Pacific Star, clasp, Burma; War Medal; Naval General Service 1915-62, 2 clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-53 (P/JX 521452 W. Fitzpatrick, A.B. R.N.) good very fine and rare (6)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals.

View
Collection

A total of only 145 Bomb & Mine Clearance clasps issued to those who completed six months consecutive work in the disposal of bombs and mines in different parts of the world. Sold with Ministry of Defence letter confirming award of the medal with Palestine clasp on 24 March 1952, and the clasp for Bomb & Mine Clearance on 13 April 1955.