Mervyn Mitton Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Thankyou Pete for some interesting information. I hadn't realised they were both Bristols. I haven't anything new yet - will post if I do. I am adding a few extra items that came with the medal. This is the reverse of the DFM - it wasn't shown on the original post. It is 'Winged Victory' holding an eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 His original goggle - a little motheaten. Not sure if they are WW1 or, WW2 vintage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 There was only this one chamois leather glove in the box. I am thinking he would wear it on the right hand to prevent slippage on the trigger when he was firing. The type of small item that gets lost with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I believe this medal may be a replacement issue. WW1 awards were actually impressed (but not in the style of ww1 campaign medals). This style of naming is consistent with ww2 naming and i'm NOT 100% certain this has been named. His service file should be able to clear up the late issue/replacement issue. cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Chris - thankyou for your input. I will report back when I have more info. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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