Significant improvisation and some construction were required to make the situation workable
War Merit Cross First Class With Swords - In tombac
surrounded by the inscribed "KING GEORGE V" on the left and "QUEEN MARY" on the right
until it was dissolved by the Allied powers on May 23rd
The “blade” and “crossguard” are crafted out of a single sheet of aluminium
A Fine Dsc Group To Sub-Lieutenant John Philip Scott, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Fleet Air Arm certificate_of_authenticity Significant improvisation and some constructionDistinguished Service Cross, George VI GRI (silver, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with the British lion, a leopard's head (made in London), date marked "H" (1943) and engraved "1944" on the reverse, 43. 5 mm); 1939 1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal; and War Medal 1939 1945. Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, replacement ribbons, very light contact, near extremely fine.