Lot 599
British Military Medals, Palestine 1945-48. Two sterling silver British military medals, each presented to soldiers of the African Pioneer Corps who participated during the post-World War II British mandate in Palestine. Each general service medal is approximately 1¼ in. diameter with a connected ribbon bar engraved "PALESTINE 1945-48." A bust portrait of King George VI is depicted in left profile, encircled by "GEORGIVS VI D.G.BR.OMN REX ET INDIAE IMP." The reverse shows winged victory in a Greek helmet holding a trident in her left hand as she bestows a palm wreath on a winged sword. Each medal is engraved with a soldier’s name on its edge: "AS.18525 PTE.K.PATI. A.P.C." and "AS.18815 PTE P.RASETHUNTSA A.P.C." Both Privates K. Pati and P. Rasethuntsa were members of the African Pioneer Corps. Fine condition.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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