which meant that 500 men from the 1st Battalion were transferred to the 2nd Battalion
measuring 41 mm (w) x 57 mm (h)
reinforced back with one loose pin)
Order of Aeronautical Merit - Commander's Cross
The Third Battle of Ypres (Summer to Autumn
United Kingdom. A Second War & Cyprus Group, Warrant Officer/Flight Sergeant G.w. Sproates, Ra GTRexclude which meant that 500 men1939 1945 Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939 1945; General Service Medal 1918 1962, 1 Clasp CYPRUS, Elizabeth II (W O G. W. SPROATES (520344) R. A. F.); and Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Elizabeth II (520344 F. SGT. G. W. SPROATES. R. A. F.). Naming is officially engraved on the latter two medals, the others are un named as issued. Court mounted, contact marks, replacement ribbons, very fine.