United Kingdom. An Arctic Campaign Medal 1939-1945 Auction Many others soldiers suffered ill-health

Many others soldiers suffered ill-health and premature death directly attributed to their Prisoner of War treatment by the Japanese

25 mm (w) x 44

with hooks top and bottom for attachment to the hat

in bronze with silvered SS runes

United Kingdom. An Arctic Campaign Medal 1939-1945 Auction Many others soldiers suffered ill-healthIn cupro nickel, obverse illustrating a liberty ship framed in the cross hair of a German U boat periscope with the inscription "FOR SERVICE IN THE ARCTIC ZONE" above, reverse illustrating four figures representing merchant seamen, Royal Naval, Army and RAF personnel and inscribed "THE ARCTIC CAMPAIGN" above, measuring 36 mm in diameter, original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, manufacturer's label inscribed