Four Second War Royal Netherlands Naval Air Service Badges Archive A Bene Merenti Medal -

A Bene Merenti Medal - Large silver medal

maker marked GAUNT 53 CONDUIT ST

1909 and signed by the RMC Commandant

No doubt Burgess was on many patrols in boats other than those cited

in fine quality leatherette case of issue

Four Second War Royal Netherlands Naval Air Service Badges Archive A Bene Merenti Medal -Four Second War Royal Netherlands Naval Air Service Badges Radio Mechanic Gunner (T MS); Radio Operator (T); Air Gunner (S); and Radio Gunner (TS). Die stamped bronze gilt with blue enamels, the Radio Gunner (TS) badge maker marked "TOYE & Co. Ld. LONDON" on the reverse, the others are unmarked, 20. 5 mm x 62. 5 mm each, horizontal pinbacks, small chips in the enamels on the Radio Operator (T) badge, ranging from fine to better than very fine.