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An unusual post-war C.B., C.B.E. group of seven awarded to Air Vice-Marshal F. G. S. Mitchell, Royal
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An unusual post-war C.B., C.B.E. group of seven awarded to Air Vice-Marshal F. G. S. Mitchell, Royal Air ForceHaving won entitlement to the rare 'Waziristan 1925' clasp for his services as a Flying Officer in No. 27 Squadron's D.H. 9As, Mitchell attained senior rank as a trail-blazing Armaments OfficerAmong other notable achievements, he was sent to Japan in 1946 to inspect and report upon the effects of the Atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and duly co-authored his mission's official report for the Home Office and Air Ministry. Later still, he proved instrumental in developing the Britain's nuclear deterrentThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.), Military Division, Companion's neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in its Collingwood case of issue; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.), Military Division, Commander's 2nd type neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in its Garrard & Co. case of issue; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1925 (F./O. F. G. S. Mitchell, R.A.F.), double stamped letters to 'R.A.F.'; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953; United States of America, Legion of Merit, Officer's breast badge, gilt and enamel, the reverse machine engraved, 'F. G. S. Mitchell', mounted as worn where applicable, good very fine (7). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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An unusual post-war C.B., C.B.E. group of seven awarded to Air Vice-Marshal F. G. S. Mitchell, Royal Air ForceHaving won entitlement to the rare 'Waziristan 1925' clasp for his services as a Flying Officer in No. 27 Squadron's D.H. 9As, Mitchell attained senior rank as a trail-blazing Armaments OfficerAmong other notable achievements, he was sent to Japan in 1946 to inspect and report upon the effects of the Atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and duly co-authored his mission's official report for the Home Office and Air Ministry. Later still, he proved instrumental in developing the Britain's nuclear deterrentThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.), Military Division, Companion's neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in its Collingwood case of issue; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.), Military Division, Commander's 2nd type neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in its Garrard & Co. case of issue; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1925 (F./O. F. G. S. Mitchell, R.A.F.), double stamped letters to 'R.A.F.'; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953; United States of America, Legion of Merit, Officer's breast badge, gilt and enamel, the reverse machine engraved, 'F. G. S. Mitchell', mounted as worn where applicable, good very fine (7). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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