where Birch was killed in action on 12 April 1917 in the attack on Hill 145 ‘The Pimple’
Bronze (some enamel cracking)
the reverse with five scalloped clips securing in place a backplate which maintains the decoration’s structure
later Lieutenant
Italy, Belgium, Poland. A Lot of Four First War Victory Medal visually-hidden where Birch was killed inAn Italian Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, original ribbon, minor wear, extremely fine. A Belgium Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, original ribbon with curtain rod hanger, remains very fine. A Belgium Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, heavily faded ribbon, light wear, very fine. A Polish Victory Medal, unofficial, in bronze gilt, full size, Kremnica Mint mark, replacement ribbon, tarnish and wear, very fine.