Lot 604
Group of Military and Athletic Medals and Decorations to Lieut. Francis Milne Jeffrey, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, early to mid-20th century
Lot 604 Details
Group of Military and Athletic Medals and Decorations to Lieut. Francis Milne Jeffrey, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, early to mid-20th century
including a George V Most Excellent Order of The British Empire medal (OBE, military), cased, with miniature, a British War Medal and miniature, a Victory Medal and miniature, a Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and miniature, a war medal 1939-1945, 4 silver athletic medals, one dated 1881 with a City of Toronto cypher engraved 'Presented by Jas. E. Smith' (former mayor), a small enamelled silver RCNVR anchor form pin, a silver War Service badge and certificate, a silver Mine Clearance Services cuff badge, and a George VI civilian decoration Estimate $400-$600
various sizes
Note:
Officer - Order of the British Empire
JEFFREY, Francis Milne, A/Cdr, RCNVR
Issued: 5-Jan-1945, Canada Gazette
"On the commencement of hostilities, this Officer immediately offered his services. Though not accepted for active service, his services were utilized by the Toronto Division as a lecturer in Seamanship and he devoted faithfully three nights a week, or more, to this instruction without pay and without other recognition. When requested to accept active service in a junior and routine capacity as a recruiting officer, he unhesitatingly accepted the responsibilities as a pure matter of patriotism. When an officer was required for full-time work in connection with the sea cadets, he was selected and has performed these duties in an outstanding manner, not considering hours of work. Under his supervision the Sea Cadet Corps have increased from 37 to 90, and the number of Cadets from 4,500 to 15,000 and he has been spoken of highly from British Columbia to Prince Edward Island."