An original Second World War British campaign medal group, comprising three medals, issued for qualifying wartime service and surviving together with the original named issue box and official paperwork.
British WWII campaign medals were typically issued unnamed, and in this case the recipient is identified through the original mailing box, which bears the name and address:
L. A. Carroll
9 Belgrave Road
Walthamstow
London E.17
This form of identification is entirely consistent with official post-war medal distribution practice and provides clear provenance for the group.
Medals Included
🌿 1939–45 Star
Awarded for qualifying operational service during the Second World War, with eligibility determined by theatre and role.
🌿 Defence Medal
Awarded for non-operational service in the Armed Forces or approved civilian wartime services such as Civil Defence, ARP, or the Home Guard. Qualification generally required three years’ service within the United Kingdom or one year in overseas territories subject to enemy threat.
🌿 War Medal 1939–45
Awarded to full-time members of the Armed Forces and Merchant Navy who completed a minimum of 28 days’ service during the war.
What’s Included
🌿 Three original WWII campaign medals
🌿 Original ribbons
🌿 Original issue boxes with name and address label
🌿 Official wartime / post-war paperwork
🌿 Campaign Stars, Clasps and Medals reference leaflet
(This listing is for the medal group and associated documentation only.)
Historical Context
The address at 9 Belgrave Road, Walthamstow (E17) places the recipient in East London, an area that experienced sustained air-raid activity during the Second World War. The inclusion of the Defence Medal alongside the 1939–45 Star and War Medal reflects qualifying service during both operational and home-defence phases of the conflict.
Complete medal groupings that retain original boxes and documentation are increasingly difficult to source and are particularly sought after by collectors.
Condition
🌿 Medals show honest age-related wear and natural patina
🌿 Ribbons present with light wear consistent with age
🌿 Boxes show creasing, edge wear, and handling marks
🌿 Paperwork complete, legible, and period-correct
Please refer to photographs for full condition details.
Shipping
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