Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire Newly Listed Footnote: William Samuel Richards was

Footnote: William Samuel Richards was born on September 20

In gilded tombac with black enamel overlayed centrepiece and black enamel "300"

When the medals were found

Naval General Servce Medal

one tiny hairline crack to white enamels otherwise in nearly extremely fine condition

Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire Newly Listed Footnote: William Samuel Richards wasMost Excellent Order of the British Empire Silver gilt, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with a British lion, a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "d" (1919) on the reverse, 48. 5 mm x 62. 7 mm, on military ribbon with pinback, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "O. B. E. (MIL)" on the lid, maker marked "GARRARD & Co LTD" on the inside lid, recessed soiled medal bed, fraying