United Kingdom. A Military Medal Hold VIII Class (Kyokujitsu_sho)

VIII Class (Kyokujitsu_sho)

His military occupational specialty was as a Machine Gunner and he qualified for the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Clasp (carbine = a long gun that has a barrel shortened from its original length)

Such elaborate pieces were at the time given to loyal subjects by the Sultan for services rendered to the Empire

43 mm x 50 mm

(Kriegsdenkmünze für Kämpfer 1813)

United Kingdom. A Military Medal Hold VIII Class (Kyokujitsu_sho)Instituted March 25, 1916. In silver, full size, featuring the bust of King George on the obverse, the reverse inscribed GVR FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD, unnamed as issued to Allied recipients, lovely patina, in extremely fine condition.