as he returned to duty almost immediately
Age-appropriate fatigue is evident to the sweatband and there is minor scratching of the visor
who were at times subjected to a seemingly systematic brutality by the Austro-Hungarian and Bulgarian occupation forces during the war
two thin straps of leather attached to the medal
München) on the reverse swords
United Kingdom. An Imperial Service Medal, Star Type, To Robert M. Holesworth Hold as he returned to dutyGeorge V. Two piece construction, insignia in frosted silver with blue enamels, mounted to a silvered bronze star base, engraved "ROBt. M. HOLESWORTH. OCT. 1865 TO NOV. 20th 1917" on the reverse, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with pinback, maker marked "ELKINGTON 22 REGENT St. S. W" on the pinback, scattered frosted silvering wear on the insignia, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "IMPERIAL SERVICE