A Collection of Meritorious Service Medals to British Regiments formed by a Gentleman

A Great War ‘East Africa’ M.S.M. pair awarded to Serjeant R. J. Cotsford, Royal Engineers

Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (94935 Sjt., R.E.); Imperial Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Robert Jones Cotsford) second with official correction to second name, nearly extremely fine (2) £160-200

M.S.M. London Gazette 29 August 1918. ‘... in recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in East Africa during the present war.’ ‘94935 Sjt., R.E. (West Kilburn).’

I.S.M. London Gazette 14 December 1945. ‘Telegraphist, London Telecommunications Region.’

44 ‘East Africa’ M.S.M’s. awarded to the Royal Engineers.

With copied gazette extracts and m.i.c. for the M.S.M.