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ARTIFACT:
This is a circa World War I British Distinguished Conduct Medal issued to Sjt. J. (James William) Shortman, Som. L.I. (Somerset Light Infantry). The prestigious military award, which is bestowed for bravery, bears the bust of George V on its front. It is accompanied by four photographs, including one of Shortman's wedding day and one taken during his service in China. Also included is a booklet containing Shortman's biography and the circumstances of his accidental firefighting-related death in 1941, and a photocopied page of the November 14, 1916 London Gazette write-up on Shortman's award.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War I.
SIZE:
Medal: 4-1/8" by 1-3/8"; booklet: 8-1/4" by 5-3/4"; photos are various sizes.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Silver, silk, photographs, cardboard, paper. ATTACHMENTS: Ribbon.
MARKINGS:
7060 SJT: J. SHORTMAN. 7/SOM:L.I. (on edge of medal); L. YUK SUN TIENTSIN, CHINA. ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHER on photo.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Great Britain and Commonwealth collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VHEJX11 LBGEJX10/12 SBJJJX3/14
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The items are in various conditions but overall are in wonderful shape. Photographs show some aging and medal is in terrific shape.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
