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A Collection of Medals to the 20th (Blackheath and Woolwich) Battalion, London Regiment

Lot

№ 643

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25 September 2008

Hammer Price:
£150

An Order of St John group of five awarded to Corporal N. H. Floyd, 20th Battalion, London Regiment, subsequently St John Ambulance Brigade

The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Officer ‘s (Brother’s) breast badge, silver and enamel, severe enamel damage to one arm of cross and minor enamel damage to two others; British War and Victory Medals (4230 Cpl., 20-Lond. R.); Defence Medal 1939-45; St John Ambulance Brigade Faithful Service Medal (28358 Cty. Off. N. H. Floyd, No. 10 Dis. S.J.A.B. 1944); together with O. St J.J. Serving Brother’s breast badge, in silver and enamels, with corresponding miniature; and a mounted group of dress miniatures, comprising, O. St J.J. Officer’s breast badge; B.W.M. and Victory Medals; S.J.A.B. Faithful Service Medal, generally nearly very fine or better (11) £100-150

County Officer Naphtali Henry Floyd was made a serving Brother on 27 November 1942, being promoted to Officer on 30 November 1950, whilst serving with No. 10 (East Anglia) District.