Australia. A Second War Group to R.G. Garland, Fullsize and Miniature
Australia: 1939-1945 Star (VX25245 R.G. GARLAND); Pacific Star (VX25245 R.G. GARLAND); War Medal 1939-1945 (VX25245 R.G. GARLAND); and Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 (VX25245 R.G. GARLAND). Naming is officially impressed. Un-mounted, original ribbons, in their soiled box of issue, with Compliments of the Minister of State for the Army Card and Guidance in the Wearing of Campaign Stars, Defence and War Medals Paper (indicating that VX25245 R.G. Garland was entitled to the four awards indicated), spotting on the reverse of the 1939-1945 Star. Accompanied by a Miniature Group of Same: 1939-1945 Star (bronze, maker marked "K.G. LUKE MELB." on the reverse, 18.7 mm x 21 mm); Pacific Star (bronze, maker marked "K.G. LUKE MELB." on the reverse, 18.7 mm x 21 mm); War Medal 1939-1945 (silver, 18.7 mm); and Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 (silvered bronze, 18.8 mm), mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, original ribbons, tiny flake in the silvering on the ASM. Near mint.
Footnote: The prefix "V" indicates the state of Victoria, the prefix "X" designates the Australian Imperial Forces or Volunteer Overseas Service.