New Zealand. A Territorial Service Medal To Captain W.j. Melville; 2Nd Nz Mounted Rifles Auction Archive gilt bronze

gilt bronze

always assisting them in every possible manner to become more efficient and capable in their trade

likely a proposed design intended to commemorate an Ustasha achievement or event

First National Census Commemorative Medal (bronze

New Zealand. A Territorial Service Medal To Captain W.j. Melville; 2Nd Nz Mounted Rifles Auction Archive gilt bronze(CAPT. W. J. MELVILLE. 2ND. N. Z. M. R.). Naming is impressed in large irregular capitals, the "D" on "2ND" double struck. Later cast silver type, reverse engraver marked "WRIGHT" below the bow, maker marked "W. J. D", marked with an anchor (made in BIrmingham), the British lion and date marked "R" (1966). Original ribbon, plated, light contact, very fine. Footnote: 2nd Lieutenant W. J. Melville was an officer in charge of C Squadron, 2nd New Zealand