Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: First Class Master Gunner (Warrant Officer) A. King, Royal Artillery

Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (1-Cl. Mr. Gr. A. King. R.A.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (6847. 3rd. Cl: Mr. Gunr. A. King. 6/Div: Cst. Bde. R.A.) nearly extremely fine (2) £120-£160

Arthur King served 31 years and 7 months with the Royal Garrison Artillery and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 1 April 1889. Discharged at Pembroke Dock 1 July 1902, his Army Service Record notes ‘good clerk’ (likely referring to his final period of service) and refers to his conduct and character as ‘exemplary.’