Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War 1943 ‘Coastal Forces’ D.S.M. awarded to Stoker 1st Class H. W. Gibbs, Royal Navy, for services on H.M. Motor Gunboat 91

Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (KX.121534 H. W. Gibbs. Sto. 1.) in case of issue, mounted on investiture pin, minor edge nicks, good very fine £500-£700

D.S.M. London Gazette 2 June 1943.

Hancock William Gibbs served during the Second War with H.M. Motor Gunboat 91, as part of the 7th MGB Flotilla, Coastal Forces, operating from Lowestoft.

Sold with Admiralty Letter informing the recipient of the award of the D.S.M., dated 30 June 1943, and a copy of Admiralty Fleet Orders, dated 10 June 1943, which confirms that Gibbs was awarded his D.S.M. whilst serving in MGB 91.