Some shots of my father-in-law's badges and medals. I posted them to PhotoBucket with a dedicated link as I never have much luck trying to post to the forums. Here is the link:
http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/u.../FerryCommand/
The
Ferry Command badge is marked "SCULLY LTD / MONTREAL" in two lines on the reverse of the crown
The
Transport Command half wing - he was an RO- is marked "MURPHY / STERLING" and a hallmark I can't make out .
The
ATFERO badge says "J.B. GAUNT" & "STERLING" either side of the post fastener. All 3 have post fasteners with the appropriate screw discs.
As I indicated in an earlier post, I'd like to be able to put a ball park figure on the set so that I can get them insured. Any help in that area or any general comments much appreciated.
As you can imagine, Lawson's service is a source of great pride to the family. I discovered only recently that prior to the outbreak of WWII there had been less than 100 attempts to fly across the Atlantic, of which hald succeeded. I know from Lawson's comments and some reading that the casualty rate among aircraft and crews of Ferry Command was very high and in the memorial book dedicated to the Radio Officers of Ferry Command far too many of the names are listed as "Silent Key".
Peter Monahan
03-07-12, 05:21 PM
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