Historical information
Edgar Rowllings was born in Rangoon, Burma in 1878.
Physical description
This is a letter addressed to Edgar Rowllings. It is his authority to wear war medals awarded for the mercantile marine. The medals are complete with miniatures and riband bar.
Envelopes that contained the medals also have wearing instructions
The letter has the stamp of the Board of Trade, Marine Department authorised 6-SEP 1922. The medals authorised are the British War Medal and the Mercantile Marine Medal.
Inscriptions & markings
Insignia of the Board of Trade which says Com-of Council for Trade
Stamp of the Board of Trade Marine Department authorised 6-SEP 1922
Signature of superintendent of issuing M.M.O.
References
- The National Archives of the UK Government. A guide to find records of merchant nvy officer’s from 1845 to 1965.
