NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL CLASP MINE SWEEPING 1945-51 PKX 154150 VALLANCE

Description

Offered is a Naval General Service Medal to Stoker mechanic Vallance, who qualified for the medal and clasp for post war mine sweeping duties.

N.G.S.M.1915 George VI (2nd type 1949-53) with clasp MINESWEEPING 1945–51. Impressed named P/KX. 154150 L. VALLANCE STO MECH R.N. Fixed type medal, in exceptionally fine condition, with a couple of marks from wearing of other service stars/medals.

After the war the task of clearing the oceans of mines and other shipping hazards fell onto the Royal Navy. The clasp Mine sweeping 1945-51 was awarded for those actions. Some 4,750 were awarded for 6 months mine sweeping service in specified areas across the world. Scarce.