Great Britain. Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962, To Ordinary Signalman J. Burns, Royal Navy certificate_of_authenticity Killed in Action / Brother

Killed in Action / Brother of Antone and Fred Johnson

and measures 346 mm x 247 mm

inscribed in gold-coloured type "GOTT STRAFE ENGLAND 1915" (May God Punish England 1915) on a yellow

the coat-of-arms incorporating crossed swords and the traditional Saxon colours in an ornate frame

but was also nominated for the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross by Erich von Manstein

Great Britain. Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962, To Ordinary Signalman J. Burns, Royal Navy certificate_of_authenticity Killed in Action / Brother1 Clasp NEAR EAST. Elizabeth II (D SS. 934244 J. BURNS. ORD. SIG. R. N.). Naming is impressed in capitals. Edge nicks, light contact, very fine.