Silver - 19th October 2005

Lot 619

A Second World War D.S.M. in a group of eight spanning both World Wars

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1200

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Description

A Second World War D.S.M. in a group of eight spanning both World Wars, awarded to Petty Officer John Richard Bulgen, Royal Navy, believed for heaving an unexploded shell overboard during the Malta convoys . Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (J. 16650 J. R. Bulgen, P.O.); 1914-1915 Star (J. 16650 J. R. Bulgen, P.O.); War and Victory Medals (J. 16650 J. R. Bulgen, P.O.); 1939-1945 and Africa Stars; War Medal; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R, 2 nd issue with fixed suspender bar (J. 16650 J. R. Bulgen, P.O. H.M.S. Thracian ), the D.S.M in Royal Mint case of issue. D.S.M.,World War II medals and L.S. & G.C., all extremely fine; World War I medals mounted as trio, fine to very fine . Marine Society, Reward of Merit, silver Medal (John R. Bulgen 4 March 1919). Once polished, very fine .