United Kingdom. An Imperial Service Medal, Type I, to Henry Burch visually-hidden topped by Kriegsmarine-style German national

topped by Kriegsmarine-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika (swastika filed off)

"Der Fuhrer"

forced a earlier departure for the sixteen aircrews

all fine quality contemporary striking

United Kingdom. An Imperial Service Medal, Type I, to Henry Burch visually-hidden topped by Kriegsmarine-style German nationalEdward VII. Two piece construction, in silvered bronze with blue enamels, engraved "HENRY BURCH" on the reverse, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), very light contact, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, black thatched look exterior, marked "IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL" on the lid, inside lid in red satin, padded and maker marked "ELKINGTON & Co. Ltd. 22. REGENT St. S. W.", base with a slotted and recessed