Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A post-War R.V.M. pair awarded to Leading Seaman R. Harbottle, Royal Navy, who formed part of the gun-carriage party at the funeral of H.M. King George VI in February 1952

Royal Victorian Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, silver, unnamed as issued; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue (JX 799376 R. Harbottle. L.S. H.M.S. Victory.) contact marks, nearly very fine (2) £200-£240

Ronald Harbottle was awarded the Royal Victorian Medal for having served as part of the gun-carriage party at the funeral of H.M. King George VI. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in September 1961.