Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (67940 Pte. A.Sjt. H. Blake, R.D.C.) together with two brass ‘RDC’ shoulder titles, extremely fine and scarce £120-150

M.S.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919: ‘In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the War. Private (A/Sjt.) H. Blake, 300th Coy. Royal Defence Corps (Croydon).’

Sold with copy service record which confirms Home Service from 4 December 1916 and notes that he was ‘Mentioned in despatches for valuable services rendered in connection with the War (Vide W.O. Communiqué 27.3.19).’ This mention obviously led to the award of the M.S.M. which is his sole entitlement.