at the alleged age of 21 (he was actually 17
Higgins elected to remain in the Service in accordance with G
and curled silver aluminum bullion wires with grey twisted threading throughout to give the eagle’s wings more definition
the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a gilt crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enameled border in the form of a buckled belt with gilt letters reading “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)
United Kingdom. A Queen Elizabeth Ii Coronation Medal 1953 certificate_of_authenticity at the alleged age ofIn silver, measuring 32 mm in diameter, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, very fine. In its box of issue, marked with the crowned ERII cypher and inscribed "CORONATION MEDAL" on the lid, stamped "MILITARY" on the hinged side panel, measuring 90 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) x 19 mm (d), exhibiting edge wear on the exterior, box fine.