Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The mounted group of eight miniature dress medals attrributed to Private L. E. Calvo, Royal Scots, British War and Victory Medals; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R.; Professional Fire Brigade Officer’s Association L.S. Medal, 1 clasp, 15 Years, silver; National Fire Brigades Association L.S. Medal, 1 clasp, Ten Years, bronze; National Fire Brigades Association Medal, with ‘For Services Rendered’ suspension bar, enamelled, mounted Court style, last with enamel damage, otherwise extremely fine (8) £70-90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Carol Benton Collection of Miniature Medals.

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Louis Elderidge Calvo served as a Private in the 10th Battalion Royal Scots and won the M.S.M. for North Russia. In 1946 he was awarded the King’s Police and Fire Brigades Medal, as Commander of the Worthing Fire Force.