New Zealand. A Territorial Service Medal To Captain W.j. Melville; 2Nd Nz Mounted Rifles Auction highlighted with silvered sequins

highlighted with silvered sequins

in 800 SILVER

Accompanied by its cardboard box of issue

attached to a 340 mm long black embroidered black strap interlaced with rows of silver bullion and red embroidery

New Zealand. A Territorial Service Medal To Captain W.j. Melville; 2Nd Nz Mounted Rifles Auction highlighted with silvered sequins(CAPT. W. J. MELVILLE. 2ND. N. Z. M. R.). Naming is impressed in large irregular capitals, the "D" on "2ND" double struck. Later cast silver type, reverse engraver marked "WRIGHT" below the bow, maker marked "W. J. D", marked with an anchor (made in BIrmingham), the British lion and date marked "R" (1966). Original ribbon, plated, light contact, very fine. Footnote: 2nd Lieutenant W. J. Melville was an officer in charge of C Squadron, 2nd New Zealand