Identity Disk (2), French 5 Francs Coin of 1852, silver, obverse erased and inscribed, ‘H. R. Salmon, C.P.O. Mech., R.A.F. 202909, C. of E.’, fitted with two loops for wear; another, French Republic 2 Franc Coin, silver, reverse erased and inscribed, ‘R.N.A.S. H. Gunning Wood, 5574’, with gilt band and loops for wear, nearly very fine and better (2) £40-60

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the Royal Naval Air Service and Armoured Car Squadrons.

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Howard Rider Salmon was born in Sidcup, Kent, on 11 February 1890. An Engineer by occupation, he entered the R.N.A.S. on 1 January 1915 as a Petty Officer Mechanic. He was advanced to Chief Petty Officer 3rd Class on 1 September 1916. Based at Pembroke III and President II, he latterly served at Crystal Palace and Cranwell. During August 1917-March 1918, he was on the Ark Royal and at East Mudros in the Eastern Mediterranean. Entering the R.A.F. as a Chief Mechanic (E) he continued to serve at East Mudros until February 1919. For his services in the Mediterranean theatre of war he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette 3 June 1919). Sold with copied service papers.