medal
Item
Title
medal
Description
Silver Cross, purple ribbon and original box, given to the mother of Glenford Alexander Marshall. The silver cross is a cross with the cypher (initals) of King George VI in the centre, a Tudor crown at the top of the vertical arm and a maple leaf at both ends of the horizontal arm and bottom of the vertical arm. Inscription on the rear surface reads: SGT. AIR OBSERVER J.G.A.MARSHALL R129522 Orignal box is a covered in black leather with a gold coloured fabric interior. A crown has been embossed on the lid Included is a folded pice of paper stating the King hs authorized the issue of the enclosed medal.
Identifier
010.115.007
Format
Provenance
Medal awarded to Glenford Alexander Marshall's mother. Glenford Marshall (R129522) was an Air Observer. Obtained rank of Sergeant. Died during WWII.
Abstract
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