The Order Of Philip The Magnanimous With Swords, In Gold Auction a printed message inscribed "Dera

a printed message inscribed "Dera sir

With copied service records showing he enlisted in December 1915 and was wounded in action in October 1916

Attached to scabbard is a hanger

original three-panel brown leather liner in place

Nonetheless it was on May 15th 1917 when James Smith was awarded that Military Medal with the following citation: "For initiative

The Order Of Philip The Magnanimous With Swords, In Gold Auction a printed message inscribed "DeraThe Order of Philip the Magnanimous in Gold, Commander's neck cross, in Gold and enamels, 48mm x 48mm, enamel repair to right obverse arm, in worn condition; with short length of original ribbon; very rare cross