Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A post-War M.B.E. group of six awarded to Squadron Leader G. L. Armstrong, Royal Air Force

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type, breast badge, silver; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1935 (590182. L.A.C. G. L. Armstrong. R.A.F.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (Act. Flt. Lt. G. L. Armstrong. R.A.F.) mounted as originally worn, very fine (6) £300-£400

M.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1959.

George Leonard Armstrong served in the ranks of the Royal Air Force prior to being commissioned Pilot Officer in the Equipment Branch in April 1943. He advanced to Flight Lieutenant in October 1947, and to Squadron Leader in July 1952. Armstrong retired in September 1967.