Accession Number

992.017.025.005

Description

One small paper pamphlet. On the front of the off-white coloured paper is an explanation of WW II military medals, machine printed in black standard lettering. Across the top is "Campaign Stars, Clasps and Medals instituted in recognition of service in the war of 1939-45". In a small spreadsheet below the headline is an explanation of the ten different medals: 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star; Burma Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45. These medals are categorized in three sections: Order of Wearing; Description of Ribbon; Clasp or Emblem. On the reverse side of the paper, the top half has a red-coloured Royal Coat of Arms. On the left is a lion standing on its hind legs with a crown on its head, to the right is the side profile of a unicorn standing on its hind legs, between the two animals is a shield with lions in three of the corners and a harp in the lower left section encircling the shield is a red band with white upper case lettering, "Honi Soit Coimaiy Pense", a red coloured banner across the bottom of the circle with white lettering, "Dieu Et Mon Droit". On the bottom half of the paper is printed "The Secretary of the Admiralty presents his compliments and by Command of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty has the honour to transmit the enclosed Awards granted for service during the war of 1939-45."

Narrative

The pamphlet accompanies the medals instituted in recognition of service in the war of 1939-1945 and awarded by the Secretary of the Admiralty by the command of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. They were presented to Robin James Dunsmuir (1912-1990).

History of Use

This pamphlet and the medals accompanying it were presented to Robin James Dunsmuir for service during the Second World War. He used them in Victoria until his death in 1990. The pamphlet and medals were then used by his widow, Kathleen ("Kay) Dunderdale Hall until her death in 1992 when her niece gave them to Craigdarroch Castle.

Date

circa 1947

Dimensions

10.2 x 14.2 cm

Material

Paper

Country of Origin

United Kingdom