Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. (2), G.VI.R., 1st issue (Po.22429 E. Briggs, Mne., R.M.; Po.X.201 W. Jackson, Mne., R.M.) extremely fine (2) £80-100

Research with the lot states that Briggs enlisted in the Royal Marines at Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 24 February 1925. His wartime service included H.M. Ships Iron Duke and Valiant. Awarded his Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. on 14 October 1940 and awarded the N.G.S. with clasp for Palestine 1936-39 on 8 February 1942.