Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Five: Shipwright 2nd Class H. J. Pilbeam, Royal Navy, who served in H.M.S. Achilles in action against the Graf Spee, at the Battle of the River Plate, 13 December 1939

1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (MX.45739 H. J. Pilbeam. Shpt, 2. H.M.S. Achilles) good very fine (5) £200-£240

Sold with copied crew lists for H.M.S. Achilles, confirming his service at the Battle of the River Plate, 13 December 1939.