the reverse centre also in silver gilt depicting the royal cypher of Leopold II on an enameled red background
A scarce Prinzen size Observer’s badge
overlaid by a machine-embroidered tri-colour cockade
spot of glue residue on the reverse
the particular number of cannonballs designating it as the unofficial type III version
United Kingdom. A First War Trio, To Boy First Class/Able Seaman J. Bailey, Royal Navy Newly Listed the reverse centre also in1914 15 Star (J. 29188 J. BAILEY, BOY 1, R. N.); British War Medal (J. 29188 J. BAILEY. A. B. R. N.); and Victory Medal (J. 29188 J. BAILEY. A. B. R. N.). Naming is officially impressed. Mounted to a brass suspension bar without pinback, bruising and edge nicks on the BWM and VM, all three with surface wear and contact marks overall, replacement ribbons, fine. Footnote: John Bailey was born on January 22, 1898 in Redruth, Cornwall. He enlisted with