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A Second World War Greek operations B.E.M. group of five awarded to Corporal A. M. Runcie, Roya...
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A Second World War Greek operations B.E.M. group of five awarded to Corporal A. M. Runcie, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
British Empire Medal, Military Division, G.VI.R. (1348806 Cpl. Alexander M. Runcie, R.A.F.V.R.), officially impressed naming; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, M.I.D. oak leaf, extremely fine (5)
B.E.M. London Gazette 1 January 1946.
Alexander Marshall Runcie was decorated for his services at Air H.Q., Greece (T.N.A. AIR 2 / 9285, refers). The list of those submitted for like recognition on the same occasion was sent to Sir William Brown, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., C.B.E., from the Treasury Chambers in Great George Street, London S.W.1; Sir William had recently headed up the Home Security services. Air H.Q., Greece was established in September 1944 and was closely involved in anti-ELAS operations. It was disbanded in January 1947. Runcie had earlier been mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 14 June 1945, refers).
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British Empire Medal, Military Division, G.VI.R. (1348806 Cpl. Alexander M. Runcie, R.A.F.V.R.), officially impressed naming; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, M.I.D. oak leaf, extremely fine (5)
B.E.M. London Gazette 1 January 1946.
Alexander Marshall Runcie was decorated for his services at Air H.Q., Greece (T.N.A. AIR 2 / 9285, refers). The list of those submitted for like recognition on the same occasion was sent to Sir William Brown, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., C.B.E., from the Treasury Chambers in Great George Street, London S.W.1; Sir William had recently headed up the Home Security services. Air H.Q., Greece was established in September 1944 and was closely involved in anti-ELAS operations. It was disbanded in January 1947. Runcie had earlier been mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 14 June 1945, refers).
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A Second World War Greek operations B.E.M. group of five awarded to Corporal A. M. Runcie, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
British Empire Medal, Military Division, G.VI.R. (1348806 Cpl. Alexander M. Runcie, R.A.F.V.R.), officially impressed naming; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, M.I.D. oak leaf, extremely fine (5)
B.E.M. London Gazette 1 January 1946.
Alexander Marshall Runcie was decorated for his services at Air H.Q., Greece (T.N.A. AIR 2 / 9285, refers). The list of those submitted for like recognition on the same occasion was sent to Sir William Brown, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., C.B.E., from the Treasury Chambers in Great George Street, London S.W.1; Sir William had recently headed up the Home Security services. Air H.Q., Greece was established in September 1944 and was closely involved in anti-ELAS operations. It was disbanded in January 1947. Runcie had earlier been mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 14 June 1945, refers).
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British Empire Medal, Military Division, G.VI.R. (1348806 Cpl. Alexander M. Runcie, R.A.F.V.R.), officially impressed naming; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, M.I.D. oak leaf, extremely fine (5)
B.E.M. London Gazette 1 January 1946.
Alexander Marshall Runcie was decorated for his services at Air H.Q., Greece (T.N.A. AIR 2 / 9285, refers). The list of those submitted for like recognition on the same occasion was sent to Sir William Brown, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., C.B.E., from the Treasury Chambers in Great George Street, London S.W.1; Sir William had recently headed up the Home Security services. Air H.Q., Greece was established in September 1944 and was closely involved in anti-ELAS operations. It was disbanded in January 1947. Runcie had earlier been mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 14 June 1945, refers).
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Lot 56: The recipient was also Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 1 January 1945, refers) and is sold together with her emblem.
Lot 285: Official replacements throughout
Lot 326: The Lot is now accompanied with the recipient’s original Memorial Scroll
Lot 373: Withdrawn. The Lot has been withdrawn from the Sale and has kindly been returned to the recipient by the vendor having been lost in 2015.
Lot 561: This lot is NOT subject to 5% import duty.
Lot 580: Print catalogue erroneously lists this item as lot 579
Lot 595:
Accompanied with an important original archive comprising;
- The recipient’s identity tag worn at Goose Green
- Parachute Regiment No. 2 Dress with General Service riband and belt, the first named
- A poignant painted tile depicting the recipient with his tours of Northern Ireland either side
- Three British Army football trophies
Two Regimental ties
Lot 648: The set comprises a 1st Class Badge and 2nd Class Star
Lot 670: Withdrawn
Lot 754: Sold as viewed
Lot 791: Centre depressed and loose but still present. Revised estimate £70 - £90
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