United Kingdom. Two Miniature General Service Medals 1918-1962 Hold with green laurels detailed with

with green laurels detailed with red enamelled berries

however it was short lived due to parliament demanding the establishment of a special insignia to distinguish the special merit of the voluntary combatant

59 mm x 17 mm

with a reputation for cruelty among the crew and the many deaths that occurred on board

dated 1943 - Kopenhagen

United Kingdom. Two Miniature General Service Medals 1918-1962 Hold with green laurels detailed with1. General Service Medals 1918 1962, 1 Clasp PALESTINE 1945 48, George VI (in silver, measuring 18 mm in diameter); and 2. General Service Medals 1918 1962, 1 Clasp MALAYA, QEII (in silver, measuring 18. 3 mm in diameter). Un mounted, dark patina on the George VI version, surface wear on the QEII version, original ribbons, extremely fine and very fine, respectively.