United Kingdom. An Imperial Service Order, To John Atkin Auction Archive northern Finland and in Eastern

northern Finland and in Eastern Europe

he was entrusted with one of the world's first fighter wings

Corpaes" (undetermined) and was discharged the next day

to attend a Clerk's Course on February 7

This allowed him to be employed as a Baker throughout his wartime service

United Kingdom. An Imperial Service Order, To John Atkin Auction Archive northern Finland and in EasternEdward VII. Insignia in silver gilt with blue enamels, mounted to a bronze seven pointed star base with emanating rays, engraved "JOHN ATKIN" on the reverse, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), original ribbon, hanger with pinback and maker marked "ELKINGTON 22 REGENT St. S. W.", intact enamels, scattered gilt and silvering wear, light contact, near extremely fine.