A Military Medal To The 26Th (Service) Battalion; Royal Fusiliers Auction 1866-1905 Issue

1866-1905 Issue

in silver with gilt maple leaves

Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge in silvered tombac

Banks and Biddle of Philadelphia)

A Military Medal To The 26Th (Service) Battalion; Royal Fusiliers Auction 1866-1905 Issue(228315 Pte J. W. SMITH. 26 (S) BN: R. FUS:). Naming is officially impressed. Replacement ribbon, surface wear, contact marks, lacquered, near very fine. Footnote: Private J. W. Smith was a native of Colne, Lancashire, England. The 26th (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers was recruited from the banking community. It was raised by the Lord Mayor and City of London from Bank Clerks and Accountants on July 17, 1915. They were first sent to Marlow,