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Ww2 Australian Air Force Raaf Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Group 626 Sqn

Ww2 Australian Air Force Raaf Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Group 626 Sqn

Ww2 Australian Air Force Raaf Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Group 626 Sqn

Ww2 Australian Air Force Raaf Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Group 626 Sqn

Ww2 Australian Air Force Raaf Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Group 626 Sqn

Ww2 Australian Air Force Raaf Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Group 626 Sqn

Ww2 Australian Air Force Raaf Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Group 626 Sqn

Ww2 Australian Air Force Raaf Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Group 626 Sqn

Distinguished Flying Cross (G. VI. R) officially dated 1945; 1939 – 45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence & War Medal 1939 – 45 & Australian Service Medal 1939 – 45. The last three impressed named 423411 W. WALKER with the first two stars unnamed as issued, all are period swing mounted as worn. Comes with original D. C case & medal slip named to 42311 W. WALKER (3) & copies service records including photographs & squadron war diary including target lists & crews. Citation: Pilot Officer Walker has completed numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty. Was born on the 26/2/1923 in Burwood New south Wales. Pre-war he was working for the Department of Public Health as a junior clerk. He was given a leave of absence to join the R. He declined to join regulars but signed on with the reserve due to not wanting to give up government job and no career prospects with the RAAF. Great Kilroy cartoon Wot no career on interview records next to this statement! Enlisted 20/6/1942 as a navigator. Discharged as airman 18/1/1945 & commissioned Pilot Officer 19/1/1945. F Reserve 25/9/1945 being surplus to present personnel requirements. Canada training 6/5/43 – 5/8/43. Training UK 1/9/43 – 26/6/44. 300 Polish Squadron 26/4/44 – 26/8/44. 626 Squadron (RAF Wickenby, Lincolnshire) 5/9/44 – 3/2/45. 11 [RAAF] Personnel Despatch and Reception Centre 22/3/45 – 30/5/45 (this was the receiving station for Royal Australian Air Force aircrew in the UK). Embarked for Australia 30/5/45. Transferred to RAAF reserve 25/9/1945. Flying Hours: Anson: 162. Lancaster: 167 ops & 44 non ops. 626 Sqd 30 sorties 167 hours 8/9/44 14/1/45. We list militaria and coins weekly. We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can mount your miniature or full size medals, ribbon bars or supply replacement ribbons or badges. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. We run two specialist military auctions per year. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item “WW2 AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE RAAF DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS MEDAL GROUP 626 SQN” is in sale since Monday, November 2, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Authenticity: Original
  • Modified Item: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Country: Australia
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Era: 1940s
  • Featured Refinements: Australian WWII Collectables (1939-1945)

Original British/Australian Group of 8 Medals WW1 RAF WW2 RAAF Fl. Lieut Woods

Original British/Australian Group of 8 Medals WW1 RAF WW2 RAAF Fl. Lieut Woods

Original British/Australian Group of 8 Medals WW1 RAF WW2 RAAF Fl. Lieut Woods

Original British/Australian Group of 8 Medals WW1 RAF WW2 RAAF Fl. Lieut Woods

Original British/Australian Group of 8 Medals WW1 RAF WW2 RAAF Fl. Lieut Woods

Original British/Australian Group of 8 Medals WW1 RAF WW2 RAAF Fl. Lieut Woods

OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW. I S WRIGHT SYDNEY. Forest Lodge, NSW, Australia, 2037. Closed Weekends & Public Holidays. Full time Professional Coin, Banknote & Militaria Dealers for more than 45 years. Make sure you check out our other listings from ISWRIGHTMELBOURNE and AUSTRALIAN-NUMISMATIC-COMPANY , Statusinternational & Statusinternationalstore. They have some great COINS & NOTES closing this week. This is the reason SENDING time has been increased to 20 days. Please complain to the Post Office if you have not received your items, not us, we have no control over how long it takes the Post Office to deliver them. We answer emails in order of receipt. There is no cheap PO tracking available for letters. All items have to be sent as a parcel. ITEMS THICKER THAN 20mm ARE PARCELS. Original British/Australian Group of 8 Medals: WW1 RAF WW2 RAAF Fl. The BWM/Victory pair are correctly impressed: 2/LIEUT G. The WW2 stars and medals are correctly impressed: 253058 G. George Philip WOODS was born on 24 March 1900, place unknown. There is an extensive research file. He served in the RAF on the Western Front in late 1918 as an Observer and credited driving down 1 enemy aircraft out of control. He left the RAF in April 1919. It’s not clear when he enlisted in the RAAF. He served in the Middle East between September 1941 and March 1943 and in the South West Pacific Area between February and August 1945. He was discharged on 25 Feb 1947 in the rank of Flight Lieutenant. All badges have original lugs or pins unless otherwise stated. All medals are full size unless otherwise stated. Please Note: Due to military staff being currently unavailable, we are unable to answer Militaria related questions, nor can we supply extra photo or any more information than is mentioned in the description of the lot on offer. GENERAL INFO – PLEASE READ. In some cases stock photos are used in which case goods will be in similar condition to those photoed or better. Military items were made to be worn and used, expect some wear and tear. An overall condition of these lots is given however the lot may contain minor faults. Unless stated all items are used. They have been used by the armed forces in the field and as such will have wear, marks, scratches tears and other service use. Faults visible in the photo will not be mentioned nor will minor faults that are to be expected. I S Wright are a MAIN STREET “bricks and mortar” business, trading from a 4 storey building in Sydney. Which we own plus 2 other prominent addresses in Adelaide and Melbourne. We are licensed second hand dealers and PROUDLY display our registered trading name and address. , unlike many other sellers who remain nameless and address less!!!! Iswrightmelbourne for coins & notes iswrightsydney for coins & notes. Statusinternational for coins, stamps and notes. Testmatch for cricket and other sporting memorabilia. We accept in order of preference. Ots can also be picked up and paid for at our office. 24hrs notice is required. All lots are Securely and Expertly packed by our Professional Packing Staff. Please Note: We obtain a certificate of posting for all sendings. We will not responsible for items lost in the post that are not sent registered and insured. In most case we have absorb this. Small lots can be combined with other small lots for the charge indicated. Before contacting us about non receipt. Please contact your local Post Office. He photo forms part of our description and lots cannot be rejected for features visible in the photo. Any catalogue value quoted or numbers of items in these lots (more than 100 items) are approximate. International Buyers – Please Note. And these charges are the buyers responsibility. I S Wright Sydney is part of the I S Wright Collectibles Group, Australia’s largest Specialist Dealers and Auctioneers of Coins, Stamps, Banknotes and Militaria. Established in 1973, we have retail outlets in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide employing more than 25 people. We are members of the following organisations. Australian Numismatic Dealers’ Association (ANDA), American Numismatic Association (ANA), Australasian Philatelic Traders’ Association (APTA), Philatelic Traders’ Society GB (PTS), International Federation of Stamp Dealers’ Association (IFSDA), American Philatelic Society (APS), as well as numerous other coin and stamp associations and clubs. I S WRIGHT MILITARIA. (A Division of I S Wright / STATUS INTERNATIONAL), Established 1973. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution. The item “Original British/Australian Group of 8 Medals WW1 RAF WW2 RAAF Fl. Lieut Woods” is in sale since Saturday, August 1, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1914 – 1918 (WWI)”. The seller is “statusinternationalstore” and is located in SYDNEY. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Era: 1940s
  • Authenticity: Original
  • Country: Australia
  • Campaign: World War II

Ww2 Australian Pacific Campaign Medal Group Raaf 89034 Bevan

Ww2 Australian Pacific Campaign Medal Group Raaf 89034 Bevan

Ww2 Australian Pacific Campaign Medal Group Raaf 89034 Bevan

Ww2 Australian Pacific Campaign Medal Group Raaf 89034 Bevan

Ww2 Australian Pacific Campaign Medal Group Raaf 89034 Bevan

Ww2 Australian Pacific Campaign Medal Group Raaf 89034 Bevan

Ww2 Australian Pacific Campaign Medal Group Raaf 89034 Bevan

Ww2 Australian Pacific Campaign Medal Group Raaf 89034 Bevan

Ww2 Australian Pacific Campaign Medal Group Raaf 89034 Bevan

Ww2 Australian Pacific Campaign Medal Group Raaf 89034 Bevan

Ww2 Australian Pacific Campaign Medal Group Raaf 89034 Bevan

Offered is a Full sized set of original swing mounted medals for Second World War service, as awarded to Leading Aircraftsman William Bevan. Medals include the following awards: 1939-45 Star, The Pacific Star, The Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal & 1939-45 Australian Service Medal & 1945-75 Australian Service Medal, with SW Pacific slip on clasp. All medals are named 89034 W. BEVAN, the first fourth & fifth pantographed style, the second, third & fourth impressed style. Royal Australian Air Force. WW2 Honours and Gallantry. We list militaria and coins weekly. We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can mount your miniature or full size medals, ribbon bars or supply replacement ribbons or badges. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. 2/135 Russell St, Morley, WA. We run two specialist military auctions per year. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item “WW2 AUSTRALIAN PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL GROUP RAAF 89034 BEVAN” is in sale since Tuesday, February 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Featured Refinements: Australian WWII Collectables (1939-1945)
  • Campaign: World War II
  • Country: Australia
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Authenticity: Original
  • Era: 1950s
  • Nazi: Hitler

Australian Medal Group 3 Wars! WW2/Korea/Malaya WW2 RAAF + Army Later

Australian Medal Group 3 Wars! WW2/Korea/Malaya WW2 RAAF + Army Later

Australian Medal Group 3 Wars! WW2/Korea/Malaya WW2 RAAF + Army Later

Australian Medal Group 3 Wars! WW2/Korea/Malaya WW2 RAAF + Army Later

Australian Medal Group – 3 Wars!! – WW2/Korea/Malaya – WW2 RAAF + Army Later. Medal group of 6 with full research. WW2 medals named to 88715 A. Jenkins, UN Korea unnamed, GSM Malaya named to 6/1019 A. Allan William John Jenkins enlisted in Royal Australian Air Force immediately upon turning 18 in 1943. Served overseas in Bougainville in 1944-46 with Fighter Control Unit. Later enlisted in Royal Australian Army in 1954. Operations in Korea with 1RAR 1955-56. Transferred to 3RAR in 1957 and proceeded to Malaya for operations against Communist Terrorists from 1957-59. A great medal group for service in two branches of the armed forces with operations in three wars. With Australian Archives file and later research from Mostly Unsung Military Research confirming service and eligibility. Sent with Australia Post Standard Service. The item “Australian Medal Group 3 Wars! WW2/Korea/Malaya WW2 RAAF + Army Later” is in sale since Saturday, August 10, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “karkeppe4″ and is located in Townsville, QLD. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country: Australia
  • Authenticity: Original

Australian Medal Group Lots of Extras RAAF WW2/Vietnam/Long Service Medals

Australian Medal Group Lots of Extras RAAF WW2/Vietnam/Long Service Medals

Australian Medal Group Lots of Extras RAAF WW2/Vietnam/Long Service Medals

Australian Medal Group Lots of Extras RAAF WW2/Vietnam/Long Service Medals

Australian Medal Group Lots of Extras RAAF WW2/Vietnam/Long Service Medals

Australian Long Service Medal Group to the Royal Australian Air Force. Served from WW2 to Vietnam. Medal group with full research, the recipients passport (showing entry stamps for Vietnam service), ID card, Dog Tags, Sargeant stripes, full set of miniature medals and ribbon bar. WW2 medals named to 72357 W. Convery, Vietnam and RAAF Long Service medal named to A2434 W. Walter Robert Convery enlisted in Royal Australian Air Force at 18 in 1942. Was discharged to the RAAF Reserve in Feb 1945 but was recalled to the RAAF in Jan 1947 and joined the permanent RAAF in 1948. Was promoted Corporal in 1952, to Sargeant in 1965 after service in various technical trades. Served in Vietnam with 9 (Iroquois Helicopter) Squadron from Dec 1969 – Dec 1970. A great medal group for long service in the RAAF for service in two wars. With research from Mostly Unsung Military Research confirming service and eligibility. Sent with Australia Post Standard Service. The item “Australian Medal Group Lots of Extras RAAF WW2/Vietnam/Long Service Medals” is in sale since Saturday, August 10, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “karkeppe4″ and is located in Townsville, QLD. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country: Australia
  • Authenticity: Original

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

The four medals are court mounted in typical style comprising: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, British War Medal 1939-45, and the Australian Service Medal, all correctly impressed 404180 E. Research still to be undertaken, however he has a 30 page file at the National Archives. An original, desireable Australian RAAF service group. VERY DIFFICULT to find KIA RAAF Aircrew, let alone pilots, especially with all stars and medals correctly impressed. He was local to, me, growing up in Toorak. Not mucked around with at all. See my good feedback. Item located in East Malvern. SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS, I HAVE/WILL HAVE HATS AND WW2 AUSTRALIAN ARMY TUNICS LISTED. The item “ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN RAAF WW2 MEDAL GROUP OF 4 112 SQUADRON KILLED PILOT” is in sale since Friday, July 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “nikruss” and is located in Malvern East, VIC. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country: Australia
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Authenticity: Original
  • Era: 1940s

Australian Original Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 5 467 Squadron Kia Pilot Original

Australian Original Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 5 467 Squadron Kia Pilot Original

Australian Original Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 5 467 Squadron Kia Pilot Original

Australian Original Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 5 467 Squadron Kia Pilot Original

Australian Original Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 5 467 Squadron Kia Pilot Original

Australian Original Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 5 467 Squadron Kia Pilot Original

Australian Original Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 5 467 Squadron Kia Pilot Original

Australian Original Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 5 467 Squadron Kia Pilot Original

Australian Original Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 5 467 Squadron Kia Pilot Original

Australian Original Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 5 467 Squadron Kia Pilot Original

Australian Original Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 5 467 Squadron Kia Pilot Original

Australian Original Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 5 467 Squadron Kia Pilot Original

Comes with “Mostly Unsung” research. BARLOW was a 20-year-old Flying Officer Pilot from Adelaide, South Australia. Upon joining RAAF heavy bomber squadron number 467, he had completed a’second dickie’ trip and then a successful bombing trip to Caen on 18th July in PB-234 before he and his mainly Australian crew, flying Lancaster LM-119, went missing on the night of 20/21 -July 1944 after successfully bombing Courtrai. All seven crew died. Mostly Unsung’ research included with the medals. A very nice active service group. VERY DIFFICULT to find KIA RAAF Aircrew, let alone pilots, especially with all stars and medals correctly impressed. There are two pictures of Barlow available on the AWM site. Not mucked around with at all. See my good feedback. Item located in East Malvern. SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS, I HAVE HATS AND WW2 AUSTRALIAN ARMY TUNICS LISTED. The item “AUSTRALIAN ORIGINAL RAAF WW2 MEDAL GROUP OF 5 467 SQUADRON KIA PILOT ORIGINAL” is in sale since Saturday, July 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “nikruss” and is located in Malvern East, VIC. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country: Australia
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Authenticity: Original
  • Era: 1940s

Ww2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal 100% Original Anzac Raaf Raf Bomber Command

Ww2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal 100% Original Anzac Raaf Raf Bomber Command

Ww2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal 100% Original Anzac Raaf Raf Bomber Command

Ww2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal 100% Original Anzac Raaf Raf Bomber Command

Ww2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal 100% Original Anzac Raaf Raf Bomber Command

Offered is an original WW2 Air Crew Europe Campaign Star. 39 mm wide toned bronze six-pointed faceted star with integral loop for ribbon suspension; the face with the crowned cypher of King and Emperor George VI centrally within a stippled ring inscribed THE AIR CREW EUROPE STAR; the reverse plain; on correct ribbon. Very good condition overall & 100% genuine issued piece. The Star was instituted in 1945 and awarded for operational flying over Europe from bases in the U. For a two-month period between the declaration of war (3 September 1939) and 4 June 1944. The Star was awarded immediately if service was terminated by death, disability or wounding. Anyone qualifying for the Air Crew Europe, Atlantic or France and Germany Stars would be awarded only one the first-earned, with clasp(s) denoting entitlement to the other(s). This is the rarest of the World War II service/campaign medals. We list militaria and coins weekly. We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can mount your miniature or full size medals, ribbon bars or supply replacement ribbons or badges. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. 2/135 Russell St, Morley, WA. We run two specialist military auctions per year. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item “WW2 AIR CREW EUROPE STAR MEDAL 100% ORIGINAL ANZAC RAAF RAF BOMBER COMMAND” is in sale since Wednesday, May 1, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Campaign: WW2
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country: Australia
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Authenticity: Original
  • Era: 1940s

WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. KIA 1944. 467 Sqd. Air Crew Europe star

WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. KIA 1944. 467 Sqd. Air Crew Europe star

WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. KIA 1944. 467 Sqd. Air Crew Europe star

WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. KIA 1944. 467 Sqd. Air Crew Europe star

WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. KIA 1944. 467 Sqd. Air Crew Europe star

WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. KIA 1944. 467 Sqd. Air Crew Europe star

WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. KIA 1944. 467 Sqd. Air Crew Europe star

WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. KIA 1944. 467 Sqd. Air Crew Europe star

WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. KIA 1944. 467 Sqd. Air Crew Europe star

WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. KIA 1944. 467 Sqd. Air Crew Europe star

WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. Air Crew Europe star. 1939-45 star, Air Crew Europe star, Defence medal, British war medal and Australian Service Medal. All correctly named in large RAAF impressing. 418366 S G Emery. Comes with 4 colour copy photographs of him, his grave and Clichy Northern cemetery. I can find 6 Ops that he flew in. 25/26-3-44 Aulnoye 5/6-4-44 Toulouse 10/11-4-44 Tours 11/12-4-44 Aachen 18/19-4-44 Juvist 20/21-4-44 La Chappelle (killed). See last photo for the details on his last Op. See photos for a better idea of condition. See my other listings for more Militaria. The item “WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. KIA 1944. 467 Sqd. Air Crew Europe star” is in sale since Thursday, March 7, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “commpartsvic” and is located in Hoppers Crossing, Victoria. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Campaign: World War II
  • Featured Refinements: Australian WWII Collectables (1939-1945)
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country: Australia
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Authenticity: Original
  • Era: 1940s

WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. 48 Sqd. Coastal

WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. 48 Sqd. Coastal

WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. 48 Sqd. Coastal

WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. 48 Sqd. Coastal

WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. 48 Sqd. Coastal

WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. 48 Sqd. Coastal

WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. 48 Sqd. Coastal

WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. 48 Sqd. Coastal

WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. 48 Sqd. Coastal

WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. 48 Sqd. Coastal

WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. 48 Sqd. Coastal

WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. 48 Sqd. Coastal

WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. 48 Sqd. Coastal

WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. This is a fantastic group to a husband and wife who had Military and St John Ambulance service. Apologies if my description of the St John medals are incorrect. I don’t have much knowledge of them. St John Ambulance Maltese Cross medal. 1939-45 star, Atlantic star with France and Germany bar, Africa star, Defence medal, British war medal and Australian service medal all correctly named in large RAAF impressing. This is his full medal entitlement at the time. Service medal of the Order of St. John with 2 bars. Last 7 medals court mounted together. Also comes with a set of early miniatures for the first 7 medals. Made by KC Luke Melb. Comes with a photocopy of his archive file and his Operational Record Book (ORB) from 3/2/43 to 29/4/43. It shows he flew as a F/Sgt with 48 Sqd out of Gibraltar and Afadir. He flew 485 hours as a pilot and 20 as a 2nd pilot. He completed 95 sorties from 26/8/42 to 14/7/43. Enlisted Melbourne, 29/3/41 aged 19. Served Middle East, Southern Rhodesia, South Africa, UK, Gibraltar, North Africa, Mediterranean and the UK. Discharged 1/7/47 as a F/Lt. An Officer of the Order of St John medal. In case of issue. St John Ambulance Maltese Cross medal (no ribbon). Defence medal, British war medal, 1977 Coronation medal, Service medal of the Order of St John medal with 4 bars. All court mounted together. All unnamed but her name is Massie. Also comes with a medal ribbon bar for the WW2 medals and service medal and a set of court mounted miniatures for the last 4 medals. See photos for a better idea of condition. See my other listings for more Militaria. Could be more or less depending on your location. Please make contact within 3 days. The item “WW2 Australian RAAF medal group. St John medals + wifes medals. 48 Sqd. Coastal” is in sale since Saturday, January 13, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “preece62″ and is located in Victoria. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Authenticity: Original
  • Era: 1940s
  • Campaign: World War II
  • Country: Australia
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Featured Refinements: Australian WWII Collectables (1939-1945)