Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (042 Cpl. J. E. Stephens. 1/Devon: R.) minor official correction to unit, edge bruise, some contact marks, nearly very fine £100-£140

Provenance: Glendining’s, September 1991.

M.S.M. London Gazette 3 January 1920:
‘in recognition of valuable services rendered with the British Force in North Russia.’

John Edward Stephens served during the Great War with Number 2 Composite Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. He held the rank of Corporal and was awarded the British War and Victory Medals.