Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Imperial Service Medals (4) G.V.R., Circular issue, 1st ‘coinage head’ issue (Joseph Murphy) in case of issue; G.VI.R., 1st issue (Walter Edward Lamb) officially re-impressed naming; G.VI.R., 2nd issue (Percival James Irwin de Carle) in Royal Mint case of issue; E.II.R., 2nd issue (Alfred Lance Parton); Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (Arthur H. Parker) generally very fine and better (5) £60-£80

Joseph Murphy was awarded the Imperial Service Medal per London Gazette 15 January 1926; as Skilled Workman, Class II, Engineering Department, Post Office.

Walter Edward Lamb was awarded the Imperial Service Medal per London Gazette 16 August 1946; as Postman, Whaley Bridge Sub-Office, Buxton.

Percival James Irwin de Carle was awarded the Imperial Service Medal per London Gazette 22 August 1950; as Leading Examiner, R.N. Armament Depot, Priddy’s Hard. He had prior service in the Royal Marine Light Infantry as a Corporal, and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette 16 September 1919: For Services during the War: “Served with the R.M.E. Unit since its formation in the capacity of 3rd Clerk, Record Office. Highly recommended and zealous N.C.O.”)

Alfred Lance Parton was awarded the Imperial Service Medal per London Gazette 27 February 1962; as Technician, Class I, Stoke-on-Trent; General Post Office.

Sold with medal suspension pin back clasp for the Queen Alexandra League of Children award medal in gilt, and nine further dated gilt clasps for 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1930, 1932, 1934 and 1935.