Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939 (Ch. Skr. L. F. Scarlett. R.N.R.) edge bruise, otherwise good very fine £300-£400

D.S.C. London Gazette 12 January 1916:

‘Mr. L. Scarlett, Skipper, R.N.R., H.M. Drifter “Hyacinth.” On 25th September, off Zeebrugge, exhibited great coolness in action, remaining and completing his task though exposed to heavy gun fire.’

Bar to D.S.C. London Gazette 1 January 1940: ‘Chief Skipper Laurence Frederick Scarlett, R.N.R., H.M.T. Northern Gem.’ This was the first D.S.C. bar awarded in World War II.

M.I.D. London Gazette 12 January 1916.

M.I.D. London Gazette 6 July 1943: ‘For courage and initiative when subjected to air attack - Skipper Lieutenant Laurence Frederick Scarlett, D.S.C., R.N.R.’ Recommended for an immediate award of a decoration for gallantry when in command of H.M.T. Strathgarry on 12 May 1943, in company with H.M.T. Shova, and attacked by a force of four F.W. 190’s and four M.E. 109’s. Sold with copied recommendation and other copied research.