One of the Rarest - WW1 - D, F. M.

[Mervyn Mitton]

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

[Mervyn Mitton]

His original goggle - a little motheaten. Not sure if they are WW1 or, WW2 vintage

[Mervyn Mitton]

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.

[censlenov]

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

[Mervyn Mitton]

Chris - thankyou for your input. I will report back when I have more info. Mervyn