Lot 584 , A family group of medals to a father and son:

A family group of medals to a father and son: Father - India General Service, 2 clasps, Waziristan 1919-21 and 1921-24 (333955. A. C. 2. F. J. Tonkins [sic] R.A.F.), Africa Star, Defence, War 1939-45, R.A.F. Long Service and Good Conduct (333955. F/SGT. F. J. TONKIN. R.A.F.); Son - O.B.E. (Military 2nd Type), Defence, War 1939-45, General Service with Palestine 1945-48 clasp (ACT. FLT. LT. F. A. TONKIN R.A.F.), Coronation 1953; together with miniatures, commissions (framed and unframed), O.B.E. citation, etc.
Estimate £400-600

IGS top bar looks to be slightly different in the rivetting being a brass rivet rather than a white metal one.


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Sold for £600