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- 1939-1945 (Creation)
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1 set of miniature medals
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A set of seven miniature medals from World War One and World War Two. Distinguished Flying Cross (purple and diagonally striped ribbon, silver cross medal); 1939-1945 Star Medal (dark blue, red and light blue striped ribbon, star shaped medal); Air Crew Europe Star (black, yellow and light blue striped ribbon, star shaped medal); Africa Star (yellow, dark blue, red, and light blue striped ribbon); WW2 Defence Medal (green, black and orange striped ribbon, circular medal featuring George VI); 1939-1945 War Medal (red, blue and white striped ribbon, circular medal featuring George VI); Chile Order of Merit. 4th Class 'Officer' medal (blue ribbon with rosette, star shaped medal with blue enamel sections and metal eagle above). Presented in a brown leather box with remnants of gold foil detail.
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Access to collection items is granted to bona-fide researchers, by prior appointment, subject to the overriding provisions of relevant legislation, including Data Protection.
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A reprographics service is available to researchers subject to the access restrictions outlined above. Copying will not be undertaken if there is any risk of damage to the item.
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- English
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- Latin
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- English
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- Latin
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Archivist's note
Catalogued by Mila Savini on work experience placement in July 2024.