Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Seven: Donkeyman J. Malin, Mercantile Marine, who was awarded a post-War British Empire Medal whilst serving aboard the S.S. Moreton Bay

British War and Mercantile Marine War Medals (John Malin); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; together with a cast copy British Empire Medal (Civil), G.VI.R., 1st issue, added for display purposes, good very fine (8) £60-£80

B.E.M. London Gazette 2 January 1950.

John Malin was awarded the B.E.M. for service aboard the S.S. Moreton Bay at a time when she offered a commercial service from London to Sydney. Fitted out in 1946 to carry 514 passengers, her final sailing took place on 30 November 1956 before being sent to the breakers.

Sold with two original O.H.M.S. boxes of transmittal, named to the recipient.