Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Minesweeping 1945-51 (S. Lt. R. W. Major. R.I.N.V.R.) nearly extremely fine and rare £260-£300

R. W. Major, Royal Indian Naval Volunteer Reserve, was appointed to H.M. Indian Ship Bengal on 7 July 1945. The Bengal was a dan-layer in the 37th Mine Sweeping Flotilla, which began clearing the Malacca Straits in August 1945.