United Kingdom. An Order of the Garter Medal Buy Now 22 October 1940

22 October 1940

including a 1939 Medal for the Defence of Slovakia

10 - Secondary British Types

It was necessary for the operation to dislodge the enemy from a strongly held position and to do this the infantry had to put in a frontal attack

The left side of the helmet has a worn second pattern (circa 1936/1937-1945) Luftwaffe eagle decal while the right side of the helmet has a national tri-color shield decal which is retained about 75%

United Kingdom. An Order of the Garter Medal Buy Now 22 October 1940In bronze gilt, an oval decoration with engraved central depiction of St. George on horseback stabbing a dragon, encircled by a garter inscribed HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, plain reverse, measures 44. 1 mm (w) x 76. 5 mm (h), notable gilt wear and small scratches to surface, near very fine.