United Kingdom. An Mbe First War & Second War Miniature Group Auction Archive A First War Medal bar

A First War Medal bar to the 1st Canadian Inf

with single photos and studio portraits of personnel (including one of an NCO wearing the German Cross)

Kent on the 15th

the reverse inscribed “Für treue Dienste im Reichsarbeitsdienst” (For service in the state labour service) within a border of oak leaves

pitting and holes evident on the obverse

United Kingdom. An Mbe First War & Second War Miniature Group Auction Archive A First War Medal barMost Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member (in silver, measuring 23. 3 mm (w) x 29. 7 mm (h)); British War Medal (in silver, measuring 17. 8 mm in diameter); Victory Medal (in bronze gilt, measuring 18 mm in diameter); Defence Medal (in silver, measuring 18. 5 mm in diameter); Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal 1953 (in silver, measuring 18 mm in diameter); and Civil Defence Long Service Medal (in silver, measuring 16. 5 mm (w) x 19. 5 mm