{"product_id":"original-wwii-medal-group-to-mr-s-crawford-africa-star-italy-star-named-ohms-issue-box","title":"Original WWII Medal Group to Bombardier Stanley Crawford 2181639 HAA Royal Artillery – Africa \u0026 Italy Stars with Named OHMS Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII medal group awarded to 2181639 Bombardier Stanley Crawford, Heavy Anti-Aircraft Royal Artillery. Includes the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and named OHMS issue box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original and researched Second World War medal group awarded to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2181639 Bombardier Stanley Crawford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Heavy Anti-Aircraft Royal Artillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis complete group comprises:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 1939–45 Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Africa Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Italy Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Defence Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• War Medal 1939–45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso included are the original named \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO.H.M.S. medal issue box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and accompanying entitlement paperwork, providing excellent provenance and collector appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBombardier Stanley Crawford served with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy Anti-Aircraft Royal Artillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, qualifying for both the Africa Star and Italy Star through operational service during the North African and Italian campaigns of the Second World War. At the time of his wartime service he was aged just 24 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original issue box is addressed to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr S. Crawford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9B Dingle House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiverpool 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLancs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete named groups with their original issue box and entitlement documentation are becoming increasingly difficult to find and are highly sought after by collectors of Royal Artillery, WWII campaign medals and British military history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent untouched grouping with strong historical interest and display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood original condition overall with age-related wear consistent with storage and service. Medals, issue box and paperwork remain together as a complete and attractive collector's set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57146972733815,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_5792_6670c2ed-34b1-42a2-b4c6-ced5908aad0d.jpg?v=1780495123","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/original-wwii-medal-group-to-mr-s-crawford-africa-star-italy-star-named-ohms-issue-box","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}