Description
the torpedo training school at Portsmouth
as a school boy at the age of 12
where on November 5
He was placed in isolation at Eastbourne for ten days
Provenance Footnote: Andreas Thies Auction 2011
United Kingdom. An Imperial Service Medal, Star Type, To Robert M. Holesworth United Republic of the torpedo training school atGeorge 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