National Service Medal Auction Such Jäger bayonets were worn

Such Jäger bayonets were worn by hunters who also served in military Jäger formations

64 mm x 71

13 Canadian General Hospital on January 6

Hester Mary Newis of Martock

marked "441" on the reverse

National Service Medal Auction Such Jäger bayonets were wornNational Service Medal Cupro nickel, 36 mm, (1947 49 L CPL. PHILLIPS 19195385), original ribbon with pinback, near mint. In its hardshelled case of issue, inscribed "NATIONAL SERVICE MEDAL" on the lid, inside lid marked with the The Royal British Legion insignia, recessed medal bed, case also near mint. Footnote: Between January 1939 when the National Service Act was passed, and December 1960 when it was repealed, some 5,300,000 young people were