United Kingdom. A Civil Defence Long Service Medal Hold with its period original ribbon

with its period original ribbon - sewn together at the ends

" over "Gerst

hence the name: Colonial Daughters of the Seventeenth Century

Although the tunic shows extensive signs of mothing and exhibits soiling

United Kingdom. A Civil Defence Long Service Medal Hold with its period original ribbonIn cupro nickel, un named as issued, measuring 32 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), light contact, spotting, original ribbon with pinback, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, inscribed "CIVIL DEFENCE LONG SERVICE MEDAL" on the lid, maker marked "Royal Mint" on the inside lid, the base in a heavily sunned navy blue felt with a recessed medal bed, case better than very fine.