Bidspirit auction | A Group of Three Medals

A Group of Three Medals and Service Documents Relating to Cyril Frederick Fry Including Royal Engineers - This lot comprises a group of three medals and associated service documentation relating to Cyril Frederick Fry. The collection includes a silver General Service Medal 1918-1962 with a crowned Elizabeth II effigy on the obverse and a standing figure of Victory on the reverse. The rim is impressed 23630245 SPR. C. F. FRY. R.E., indicating service as a Sapper in the Royal Engineers. The medal is fitted with an Arabian Peninsula clasp and a purple and green ribbon, housed in a white cardboard box. Also included is an Elizabeth II Imperial Service Medal, featuring the legend ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F. D. and a reverse depicting a figure resting after labour with the inscription FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE. The rim is impressed CYRIL FREDERICK FRY. This medal is presented in a black leatherette Royal Mint case with a burgundy velvet and silk lining. A miniature version of the Imperial Service Medal is also present. Accompanying ephemera includes a green Certificate of National Service booklet numbered A 190945, an Army Form B108D Certificate of Service, a formal letter from St. James’s Palace dated 4th December 1998 signed by Anthony Mather, a presentation letter from Naval Base Commander J. Reeve dated 8th April 1999, and an insurance leaflet.