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medal, decoration

On display
human history
  • Other Name

    Distinguished Service Medal (DSM), WW2 (GVI) (descriptive name)

    Chief Petty Officer J67361 Frank Edgar Walker, Royal Navy (associated name)

  • Description

    Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) GVI

    Medal (part of court-mounted set) awarded to Chief Petty Officer J67361 Frank Edgar Walker, Royal Navy.

    obverse: crowned head of King George VI facing left, legend around: GEORGIVS VI D: G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:

    reverse: crown above laurel wreath TIED WITH BOW, inscription in centre: FOR DISTINGUISHED / SERVICE

    ribbon: grosgrain, 32mm wide, dark blue with two white stripes near centre

    Medal named to: J. 67361 F.E.WALKER C.P.O.

    markings:

    obverse: medallists initials below neck: PM

  • Place
    United Kingdom
  • Accession Number
    2001.25.1093.1
  • Accession Date
    15 Aug 2001
  • Other Id

    7642 (Asset Register)

  • Department

    History

    War History

  • Display Room

    Pou Maumahara

Distinguished Service Medal, 2001.25.1093.1

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  • Distinguished Service Medal, 2001.25.1093.1
  • Distinguished Service Medal, 2001.25.1093.1
  • Distinguished Service Medal, 2001.25.1093.1

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