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Distinguished Conduct Medal Awarded to HW Barker ENGRAVED WW1 Trench Watch
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: illinois MPN: Does Not Apply UPC: Does not apply
The MAKE OFFER function is available on the watch, please use it. I will SHIP WORLDWIDEThis is a stunning Black Coloured Porcelain Dial WW1 Trench watch but it is historically important due to the fantastic engraving that the watch carries...a true historical artefact.HW BARKERD.C.M.Italy1918This is a very special watch indeed and was awarded to a very special guy...read this This watch was presented to Private HW Barker, York and Lancaster Regiment, who was awarded the DCM for repairing telephone lines under fire at the battle of Asiago “For conspicuous gallantry under intense enemy barrage while working continuously on a main telephone line which had been cut to pieces. The two men assisting him were killed one after the other, but Private Barker stuck to his job and put the line through alone. Upon his return he immediately volunteered to go out through a barrage and mend another line, though he had nothing to eat for 15 hours. His absolute disregard of danger and his devotion to duty were magnificent”. The hands are awesome which with the numerals carry some of the original luminous paint. The dial is beautifully black and in great shape. The crown is the original Pumpkin crownThe movement which is running well and keeping time is unsigned, however is a Fontainmelon movement.Is it wearable, oh YES this is a watch made for wearing and will catch the eye of many as your arm rests on the bar of your local pub.We ship WORLDWIDE, checkout www.WW1watch.com
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| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | illinois |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | UPC: | Does not apply |
The MAKE OFFER function is available on the watch, please use it. I will SHIP WORLDWIDEThis is a stunning Black Coloured Porcelain Dial WW1 Trench watch but it is historically important due to the fantastic engraving that the watch carries...a true historical artefact.HW BARKERD.C.M.Italy1918This is a very special watch indeed and was awarded to a very special guy...read this
This watch was presented to Private HW Barker, York and Lancaster Regiment, who was awarded the DCM for repairing telephone lines under fire at the battle of Asiago “For conspicuous gallantry under intense enemy barrage while working continuously on a main telephone line which had been cut to pieces. The two men assisting him were killed one after the other, but Private Barker stuck to his job and put the line through alone. Upon his return he immediately volunteered to go out through a barrage and mend another line, though he had nothing to eat for 15 hours. His absolute disregard of danger and his devotion to duty were magnificent”.
The hands are awesome which with the numerals carry some of the original luminous paint. The dial is beautifully black and in great shape. The crown is the original Pumpkin crownThe movement which is running well and keeping time is unsigned, however is a Fontainmelon movement.Is it wearable, oh YES this is a watch made for wearing and will catch the eye of many as your arm rests on the bar of your local pub.We ship WORLDWIDE, checkout www.WW1watch.com