Wrapped around the upper crossguard is a portepee
scattered small tears present throughout the remainder of the ribbon
presenting multiple folding creases and minimal scuffing of the edges
he thanks Geidel for congratulating him on his award and sends a picture of himself
1962 and August 11
United Kingdom. A First War & Second War Medal Bar to Sapper William H. Atkinson, Royal Engineers consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Wrapped around the upper crossguardA ten piece medal bar including first war, second war and coronation medals, swing mounted, measures 170 mm (w), with horizontal pin on the reverse, comprising: A 1914 Star, in bronze, reverse impressed 16563 SAPR. W. H. ATKINSON. R. E., with 5TH AUG 22ND NOV 1914 clasp, full size, minor wear, extremely fine. A British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 16563 SPR. W. H. ATKINSON. R. E., light wear, nice patina, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze