Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Sea Services Commemorative Medal 1914-1919, by Heming & Co, London, Britannia standing on a rock holding a wreath and trident; British lion at her feet, ‘The Sure Shield’, in exergue: 1914-1919’; reverse: inscription within wreath, ‘Sea Services Commemoration 4th August 1914-1919’ (J. W. Wooding, P.O.), impressed naming, 51mm., bronze, in case of issue, Ref: B.H.M. 4151, Eimer 1966; Port of London, Naval Repair Base Medal 1914-1919, Naval crown; reverse: inscription in raised letters (name engraved), ‘Presented by Rear Admiral A. S. Lafone, C.B.E., R.N. to E. Evans in gratitude for loyal assistance during the Great War’, 38mm., silver, nearly extremely fine (2) £40-60

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Prize, Training Ship, Nursing & Other Medals from the James N. Spencer Collection.

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On 4 August 1919 a pageant was held on the River Thames in London to commemorate the mobilization of the naval services in 1914 and to celebrate the victory.