United Kingdom. A George V Efficiency Decoration, Awarded to Captain G.R. Sills 1914 Auction Of high quality and fine

Of high quality and fine detailing: Silesian Eagle 1st Class

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the reverse centre bears a crowned Prussian eagle perched on a cannon

black paper backer exhibits wear exposing the underlying threading

Shergold stated that the Top Turret Gunner

United Kingdom. A George V Efficiency Decoration, Awarded to Captain G.R. Sills 1914 Auction Of high quality and fineInstituted in 1908. In silver and silver gilt, a skeletal oval topped by a crown, the obverse bearing the Royal monogram of King George V, reverse inscribed 1ST V & 4TH (T) CAPT. G. R. SILLS 1914 BN. LINCS. REGT, marked SG, as well as lion (London), uncrowned leopard (London 1821 ), and r(1912), suspension marked with lion, original ribbon, 48. 5 mm (h) x 36. 7 mm (w), extremely fine. In a hard shelled case, white satin lined on the inside lid, purple