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2011.016.003.225
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2011.016
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MEDALS
MÉDAILLES
Framed Medal Group and photo of Pipe Major Ed Esson, MBE, SHC
Framed Medal Group and photo of Pipe Major Ed Esson, MBE Seaforth Highlanders of Canada
Medals: Black and White Photo and Miniature medals in a shadow box of Pipe Major (Warrant Officer I) Ed Esson (1906 - 1981). He was the Pipe Major from 1936 to 1965.
This WW II photo shows Esson wearing a khaki shirt, a black glengarry and a beard.
Member of the British Empire (Military Division); 1935-1945 Star; Italy Star; France-Germany Star; Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; 1939-1945 War Medal ; King George VI Coronation Medal (1937); Elizabeth II Coronation Medal (1953); Efficiency Decoration (with five bars).
The Efficiency Decoration was for Part-time other ranks and some officers awarded for
Twelve years of efficient service with clasps for further periods of 6 years service.
On rear: "SGTS MESS 95 / MINI MEDALS"

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