Miniature Medals

A B.E.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant J. J. S. Balfour, Royal Tank Regiment

British Empire Medal (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (16157 Sgt.); Defence and War Medals; Regular Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (16157 Cpl., R. Tank R.) good very fine (4) £120-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals to the Royal Tank Regiment from the Collection of Bill Green.

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B.E.M. London Gazette 14 June 1945: ‘On the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty’s Birthday. No.16157 Sergeant John Jamieson Scott Balfour, Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps.’

At the time of his award, Balfour was attached to the Mechanised Warfare Experimental Establishment at Farnborough. His L.S. & G.C. medal was announced in Army Orders of April 1941. Sold with some further details including letters from former comrades.