United Kingdom. An Imperial Service Medal, Type I, to Henry Burch visually-hidden all fine quality contemporary striking

all fine quality contemporary striking

Hawke: First Class protected Cruiser

produced at the behest of the Ministry of Propaganda and Public Enlightenment

First Class - (Merit Cross for Courage) - In bronze gilt (1914-1918)

topped by Kriegsmarine-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika (swastika filed off)

United Kingdom. An Imperial Service Medal, Type I, to Henry Burch visually-hidden all fine quality contemporary strikingEdward VII. Two piece construction, in silvered bronze with blue enamels, engraved "HENRY BURCH" on the reverse, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), very light contact, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, black thatched look exterior, marked "IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL" on the lid, inside lid in red satin, padded and maker marked "ELKINGTON & Co. Ltd. 22. REGENT St. S. W.", base with a slotted and recessed