Auction Catalogue

16 October 1996

Starting at 11:00 AM

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

The Westbury Hotel  37 Conduit Street  London  W1S 2YF

Lot

№ 472

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16 October 1996

Hammer Price:
£250

Royal Marine Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Depot 86 W. Watts, W.O. 2 (Q.M.S.1) R.M. 20 Oct. 1937) impressed naming, good very fine and scarce

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

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Collection

Approximately 55 M.S.M.’s of this type awarded.
Dated ‘20 OCT. 1937’ on edge, being the date of commencement of payment of his M.S.M. annuity. His medal was not despatched until 21 January 1938. Believed to have joined the Royal Marines circa 1880, may have been awarded his LS & GC in 1895. Pensioned 12 December 1901.