{"product_id":"united-kingdom-a-first-war-and-life-saving-medal-bar-to-w-j-vinnicombe-royal-navy-m0715-22","title":"United Kingdom. A First War and Life Saving Medal Bar to W. J. Vinnicombe, Royal Navy","description":"\u003cp\u003eA five piece medal bar, display mounted in court style, with blue felt reverse, two medals have come unglued and are removable, measures 170 mm (w), comprising: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 1914-15 Star, in bronze, full size, reverse impressed 204914 W.J. VINNICOMBE. A.B., R.N., nice patina, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 204914 W.J. VINNICOMBE. A.B., R.N., minor contact marks, nice toning,  minor edge knocks, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 204914 W.J. VINNICOMBE. A.B., R.N., minor gilt wear, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, in silver, rim impressed 204914 (DEV.B.6750) W.J. VINNICOMBE. A.B. R.F.R., light wear, lovely toning, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Royal Humane Society Medal, for successful rescues, in bronze, rim engraved W.J. VINNICOMBE. R.N. JULY 25 1905, light wear, near extremely fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: William John Vinnicombe was born in March 1884 in Redouth, Cornwall. He first served aboard the Impregnable in June 1899. His record states “awarded bronze medal and certificate by Royal Humane Society for his gallantry in rescuing a seaman at [Letuan?] on 23rd July ‘05”. He joined the Royal Fleet Reserve in August 1914. During the War, Vinnicombe served aboard the Prince George, Vivid I, Revenge Old, Redoubtable, and the Vivid II. The latter was the last ship he served on prior to his service ending on July 19, 1918. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 1921 census, Vinnicombe was living with his wife, Jenny Browning, and was working as a Hammerman in the dockyard at Devonport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49916291547413,"sku":"M0715-22","price":435.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/gu9shlcW3gCG9vawgC5g8Gsxt7NuLSI0XEJFtfeM.jpg?v=1779392872","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/united-kingdom-a-first-war-and-life-saving-medal-bar-to-w-j-vinnicombe-royal-navy-m0715-22","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}