United Kingdom. A Scarce First War Pair To August Purin, Slavo-British Legion Auction both unmarked and measuring 35

both unmarked and measuring 35 mm (w) x 100 mm (l)

in turn topped by a ring retaining a period original ribbon

with a manufacturer's label sewn in place inside the pocket inscribed "Gieves LIMITED LONDON"

An exquisite example consisting of a white enameled Pateé Cross in Gold

marked "STERLING" and engraved "PRESENTED TO SGt

United Kingdom. A Scarce First War Pair To August Purin, Slavo-British Legion Auction both unmarked and measuring 35British War Medal (2032 A. PURIN. S. B. L.); and Victory Medal (2032 A. PURIN. S. B. L). Naming is officially impressed. Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, in reverse order, as worn by the veteran, dark patina on the BWM, spotting on the VM, contact marks on both, very fine. Accompanied by copies of his Medal Rolls from the National Archives Footnote: The Allied powers were worried that Germany, which had recently sent 55,000 men to a