United Kingdom. An Mbe First War & Second War Miniature Group Auction Archive died on October 26

died on October 26

Skilling and the entire crew were Killed in Action

moth nip on the reverse otherwise very fine condition

the reverse presents a central inscription BENE MERENTI surrounded by a raised laurel wreath

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

United Kingdom. An Mbe First War & Second War Miniature Group Auction Archive died on October 26Most 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