United Kingdom. A British War and Meritorious Service Medal to Sjt. Paterson, A.S.C certificate_of_authenticity As Mussolini was not eligible

As Mussolini was not eligible for the Grand Cross of the Austrian Merit Order (black enameled cross) intended for Presidents and Heads of the States

Joanna Dyas Smith

evident chipping in the blue enamel of the anchor

maker marked "BRITISH BERET BASQUE LTD

The I Class Grand Cross may also be known as the Grand Cross Breast Star

United Kingdom. A British War and Meritorious Service Medal to Sjt. Paterson, A.S.C certificate_of_authenticity As Mussolini was not eligibleA Meritorious Service Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed M2 153394 MECH. S. MJB. H. G. C. PATERSON R. A. S. C., A British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed M2 153394 S. SJT. H. J. C. PATERSON. A. S. C., light contact, rust residue from staple in ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Medal Rolls confirm Staff Sergeant Henry Gordon (Jordon) Campbell Paterson was awarded the Army Meritorious Service, along with the British War Medal and