An original First World War medal pair correctly named to:
GS/13159 A.SJT. G. BIBB. R.FUS.
Both medals retain their original ribbons and are officially impressed around the rim.
Acting Sergeant G. Bibb
Service No. GS/13159
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
The Medal Index Card confirms Acting Sergeant G. Bibb served with the Royal Fusiliers and was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal for overseas service during the First World War. There is no entitlement to the 1914 Star or 1914–15 Star, indicating that his qualifying overseas service commenced after the qualifying period for those earlier campaign medals.
The "GS" prefix denotes enlistment into one of the Royal Fusiliers' General Service Battalions, many of which served with distinction on the Western Front throughout the war.
Solid silver medal.
Officially named:
GS/13159 A.SJT. G. BIBB. R.FUS.
Bronze medal.
Officially named:
GS/13159 A.SJT. G. BIBB. R.FUS.
Both medals are fitted with their original ribbons.
The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) raised over 70 battalions during the First World War and served in France and Flanders, Gallipoli, Egypt, Palestine and on other fronts. The regiment earned an outstanding reputation for courage and sacrifice throughout the conflict.
Genuine original medal pair.
Correctly impressed naming.
Original ribbons present.
Good overall detail with honest age-related wear.
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