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WWI WWII British Royal Marines Veteran Tunic Jacket Coat w/ Ribbons and Insignia

$ 261.36

Availability: 100 in stock

Description

Original WWI-WWII Royal Marines Vet's Green
Wool
Tunic / Jacket
The wool is in Excellent condition with no mothing.
No loose stitches, rips, or tears. This is a beautiful tunic and one that will never need upgrading. I have had this in my collection for about 20 years. Most British Military gear does not become available so this is very scarce!
This tunic was worn by a WW1 and WWII veteran of the Royal Marines as evidenced by the ribbons which are sewn on to the coat. The ribbons are from:
Top (L-R)
1. WWI War Medal
(
The British War Medal was awarded to personnel in recognition of the successful conclusion of World War 1. It was later extended until 1920 to cover mine-clearing services and operations in North and South Russia, the eastern Baltic, Siberia, the Black Sea and Caspian)
2. WWI Victory Medal
(
The Victory Medal was awarded to all personnel who received the 1914 or the 1914-15 Stars. It is often referred to as the Allied War Medal)
3. WWII Battle of
Britain
Star
(
1939–1945 Star
is a military
campaign medal
instituted
on 8 July 1943 for award to
British and Commonwealth
forces for service in the Second World War)
Bottom (L-R)
1. WWII African Star
(
The Africa Star is awarded to personnel who served in North Africa, Malta or Egypt between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943)
2. WWII Defence Medal
(
The Defence Medal is awarded for non-operational service such as those service personnel working in headquarters, on training bases and airfields and members of the Home Guard. The medal is also awarded for non-operational service overseas for example in India or South Africa)
3. WWII War Medal
(
The War Medal is awarded to all full time personnel of the armed forces wherever they were serving. The medal was granted in addition to campaign stars and the Defence Medal)
4.
Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
(
The Long Service and Good Conduct (
LSGC
) Medal for the Royal Navy is awarded to personnel in recognition of long service)