Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Naval Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (177956. S. Rumble, P.O. 1Cl. “Aries II” Minesweeping 1918.) good very fine £240-£280

M.S.M. London Gazette 24 March 1918.

Petty Officer Seth Rumble was mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 17 April 1918) and also received a special commendation in his service record, ‘Commander in Chief the Nore to convey to Rumble an expression of their Lordship’s appreciation for the skilful manner in which the wires were made fast round the body of seaplane N2921, on the occasion of the salvage of the same on the 2nd Aug. 1918 off Margate.’