Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A K.P.M. group of five awarded to Commissioner H. L. Webley, Gambia Police, late Lieutenant Royal Naval Division and Royal Air Force

King’s Police Medal, G.V.R., 2nd issue, for Distinguished Service (Capt. Harry L. Webley. Commr. of Police. Gambia.); British War and Victory Medals (S. Lt. H. L. Webley R.N.V.R.); Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, mounted as originally worn, together related miniature awards, the K.P.M. being a G.V.R. 1st issue, BWM and VM worn, fine, remainder generally very fine (5) £400-£500

K.P.M. London Gazette 1 January 1934.

Harry Leonard Webley was a native of Bournemouth, and was commissioned Temporary Sub-Lieutenant, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve in August 1915. He served in the French theatre of war before being hospitalised with Colitis in October 1916. Webley transferred as Honorary Lieutenant to the Royal Air Force in April 1918, before reporting to the Colonial Office for consideration for reappointment in the East African Police.