Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Second Cook E. R. Sykes, Mercantile Marine, who was Commended for Brave Conduct when the M.V. Pontfield was attacked by enemy aircraft

1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf and King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct plastic badge, extremely fine (4) £100-£140

King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct London Gazette 2 May 1944:
‘For brave conduct when their ships encountered enemy submarines, aircraft, ships, or mines.’

Edgar Ramsay Sykes was serving as a Second Cook in M.V. Pontfield when he was commended for his brave conduct.

Sold with the recipient’s original Commendation for Brave Conduct Certificate; Ministry of War Transport notification letter; Merchant Navy A/A Gunnery Course Certificate of Proficiency; and other ephemera.