Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire Newly Listed In gilded tombac with black

In gilded tombac with black enamel overlayed centrepiece and black enamel "300"

and by mid-February the main components of the division were involved in heavy fighting around Belebalka on the west bank of the River Radya: fighting rearguard actions during the withdrawal to the ‘Panther Redoubt’ on the River Velibaya

Footnote: William Samuel Richards was born on September 20

1945 and was arrested by American troops in May

When the medals were found

Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire Newly Listed In gilded tombac with blackMost Excellent Order of the British Empire Silver gilt, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with a British lion, a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "d" (1919) on the reverse, 48. 5 mm x 62. 7 mm, on military ribbon with pinback, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "O. B. E. (MIL)" on the lid, maker marked "GARRARD & Co LTD" on the inside lid, recessed soiled medal bed, fraying