A Great War & WW2 Mercantile Marine B.E.M. Group of 8 awarded to Able Seaman Frederick Abbatt, Mercantile Marine, comprising: British Empire Medal, G.VI.R., Civil Division (Frederick Abbatt), engraved in upright capitals; British War and Mercantile Marine War Medals, 1914-1919 (Fred Abbatt); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Burma Star; Italy Star; War Medal, 1939-45 (these all unnamed as issued); Group swing-mounted on bar with reverse pin as worn, lightly toned, good very fine (8) B.E.M.: London Gazette: 11 June 1942 (King’s Birthday) Able Seaman Frederick Abbatt, of Cross Flatts Avenue, Dewsbury Road, Leeds, was born on 29 March 1901 and served in the Great War in the Merchant Navy. Continuing through the inter-war years and into WW2, he was awarded the B.E.M. for his services as stated in the London Gazette of 11 June 1942.

Estimate: GBP 250 - 300