Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War ‘Civil Division’ M.B.E. group of seven attributed to Ship’s Master G. G. Rich, Merchant Navy

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 2nd type breast badge, silver; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Pacific Star; Italy Star, War Medal 1939-45, mounted as worn, nearly extremely fine (7) £160-£200

M.B.E. London Gazette 4 June 1943.

George Gapon Rich was born in Deptford, London, on 13 January 1905. He joined the Merchant Navy in July 1920 and served in 1942 as First Mate aboard the steel motor vessel African Prince. Advanced Chief Officer, he was awarded the M.B.E. whilst in service with the Merchant Navy. Rich ended his career as Master of the Egyptian Prince on 17 June 1964, his home address given as 309, Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, Surrey.

Sold with copied Merchant Navy Service Record, including an image of the recipient., but no original documentation.