Historical information
Item relates to S W Ross VX78589, refer 3147 for his service details.
Physical description
.1) War Medal 1939 - 1945. One side has head of George VI, the reverse shows a triumphant lion holding a bird headed monster to the ground.
.2) Plain cardboard box to suit.
.3) Sheet of paper summarising conditions of award & guidance for wearing.
Inscriptions & markings
.1) Inscription on Medal: VX78589 S W ROSS.
.2) Written in blue ink on box: Medals.
.3) Handwritten in ink on sheet of paper:
Returned from Active Service badge. Total Awards = One VX78589 S W ROSS.
Note: 2 numbers shown. Original 12277, then later with a different pen 12274. 12274 is the correct No on the RAS badge.
