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British WW1 Victory Medal Named Lt Albert E Roberts Pilot Observer RE8 Injured
British WW1 Victory Medal Named Lt Albert E Roberts Pilot Observer RE8 Injured
British WW1 Victory Medal Named Lt Albert E Roberts Pilot Observer RE8 Injured
British WW1 Victory Medal Named Lt Albert E Roberts Pilot Observer RE8 Injured

British WW1 Victory Medal Named Lt Albert E Roberts Pilot Observer RE8 Injured

$ 132

Availability: 25 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Condition: Medal shows normal wear/tear associated with age. Medal shows aging including toning, edge knocks. Medal correctly named. Ribbon looks to be pre-WW2 to WW2 replacement. Records are from research available on-line. May have other minor age related defects.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Region of Origin: Great Britain
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)

    Description

    Auction for vintage WW1 Great Britain Victory Medal to 2LT A.E. Roberts. Roberts looks to have been a pilot-observor.
    1.
    WW1 Victory Medal impressed 2/Lieut A.E. Roberts. R.A.F. On-line research indicates that Albert Edward Roberts was issued service number 13634 and served in 13 Sqn flying RE8's. On 26 Nov 1918 he was injured when the RE8 (C2723) crashed into the side of a house and caught fire while descending through a cloud during practice formation. He was slightly injured. His pilot or observer (not clear) was LT A.P. Thomas who was also slightly injured. Information can be found in Casualty Report Air 1/865 in the British Archives. The medal was obtained from a Canadian dealer from SOS some years ago. More research is required for this medal.
    The additional following information has come to ligh on 2Lt A.E. Roberts, 03.02.19 Aeroplane Officer RAFL19 p2380 13634.
    Medal shows normal wear/tear associated with age. Medal shows aging including toning, edge knocks. Medal correctly named. Ribbon looks to be pre-WW2 to WW2 replacement. Records are from research available on-line. May have other minor age related defects.
    Please use photos as a guide in making a purchase decision Sold as is. Normal wear and tear associated with age. No refunds. Free shipping. Thanks for looking.