British WWII 4 Medal Mounted Group to Signalman, Royal Signals (France & Germany)
Authentic British Second World War mounted medal group of four, comprising the 1939–1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, and War Medal 1939–1945, mounted as worn and accompanied by the original Soldier’s Release Book.
The group is attributable to 2352270 Signalman R. G. Shaw, Royal Corps of Signals, with medal entitlement confirmed through service records. Issued to Richard George Shaw, of 93 Cardigan Road, Anlaby, Hull, Yorkshire.
The medals include:
- 1939–1945 Star – for operational service during the war
- France and Germany Star – for service in North-West Europe, likely during the Allied advance following D-Day
- Defence Medal – for non-operational service
- War Medal 1939–1945 – for full-time wartime service
The France and Germany Star confirms operational service in the North-West Europe theatre during 1944–45, a period encompassing the liberation of Western Europe and the final advance into Germany.
Signalman Shaw served in the Royal Signals, responsible for maintaining communications—an essential role in coordinating infantry, artillery, and armoured units during active operations.
The medals are mounted as worn on a period bar and display an even patina. The ribbons show light age-related wear consistent with service.
Condition: As shown in photographs.
€180,00
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| Conflict | World War II |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Historical Description
The mounted medal group awarded to 2352270 Signalman R. G. Shaw of the Royal Corps of Signals reflects the service of a British soldier in the final phase of the Second World War, particularly during the campaign in North-West Europe.
The Royal Signals played a vital role within the British Army, responsible for establishing and maintaining communications between units in the field. Their work ensured coordination between infantry, artillery, and armoured formations, often under combat conditions. Signalmen were required to operate and repair wireless equipment, lay and maintain field telephone lines, and keep command structures functioning during rapidly changing battlefield situations.
The award of the France and Germany Star confirms operational service in the North-West European theatre between 1944 and 1945, following the Allied landings in Normandy. This campaign saw the liberation of France and Belgium and culminated in the advance into Germany and the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. Personnel of the Royal Signals were continuously engaged in maintaining communications during major operations, including mobile warfare across Western Europe and the final push into German territory.
The 1939–1945 Star indicates a minimum period of operational service during the war, while the Defence Medal reflects time spent in non-operational roles or within the United Kingdom contributing to the war effort. The War Medal 1939–1945 was awarded to all full-time personnel who completed qualifying service during the conflict.
Signalman Shaw was discharged on 2 February 1946, shortly after the end of hostilities, a common timeframe for demobilisation as the British Army reduced its wartime strength. His accompanying Soldier’s Release Book provides confirmation of identity and service details, offering valuable context for his wartime experience.
This group represents the service of a communications specialist whose role, while often less visible than frontline combat troops, was essential to the effectiveness and success of British military operations during the closing stages of the war in Europe.
