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Auction: 25112 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 63

(x) Abyssinia 1867 (H. Biggs H.M.S. Octavia), naming erased and re-engraved, suspension re-soldered, contact wear, otherwise very fine

Imperial Service Medal, G.VI.R. (Archibald Belton Corner.), naming erased and officially reimpressed, very fine

I.S.M. London Gazette 12 March 1948.

Archibald Belton Corner was born in Wandsworth, London in 1888 and gained a place as a Post Office Male Learner in 1903. He later received the I.S.M. whilst working as Assistant Superintendent of the London Postal Region in 1948; sold together with copied London Gazette entry.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£160

Starting price
£40