United Kingdom. A Queen Elizabeth II Emergency Reserve Decoration 1953. Republic of marked RZM U

marked RZM  U

Fletcher was declared "Safe in Allied Hands" as of September 19

since his abdication

the platoon was moved to Camp Yumoto on the Island of Honshu

where he rubbed shoulders with many of the great men of the world

United Kingdom. A Queen Elizabeth II Emergency Reserve Decoration 1953. Republic of marked RZM UInstituted in 1952. In silver and silver gilt, oval medallion featuring the Royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II, circumscribed by a wreath, reverse marked 1953, evidence of wear to the ribbon, topped with a brooch bar inscribed Territorial, 55. 7 mm (h) x 37. 2 mm (w), extremely fine condition. In a hard shelled case, white satin lined on the inside lid, purple velvet medal bed, marked Royal Mint, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Emergency