United Kingdom. An Army Meritorious Service Medal, 22Nd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers Auction A black leather strap lines

A black leather strap lines the edge of the rim

The paint on the exterior is extremely well preserved and nearly fully intact

The cap is fully surrounded by fold-down side panels which slope toward the front

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issued on 16 February 1944

United Kingdom. An Army Meritorious Service Medal, 22Nd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers Auction A black leather strap linesGeorge V, bareheaded bust in Field Marshal's uniform. (22 314 SJT. W. MIDDLEMISS. 22 NORTH'D. FUS:). Naming is officially impressed, however, much of it has been scratched out in an erasing attempt with the characters remaining faint. Semi dark patina on the obverse, multiple contact marks on the edge, contact marks and pitting overall, replacement ribbon, near fine. Footnote: 22 314 Sergeant Walter A. Middlemiss, 22nd Battalion, Northumberland