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A copy of the Star on the day after D-Day. It contains war news, adverts, cartoons, local news and intimations.

A note accompanying Jimmy's medals indicating he was sent five medals. The France and Germany Star is not present but is marked as sent.

A note accompanying Jimmy's medals.

Three ribbons taken from a uniform. 1939-1945 Star and Air Crew Europe Star.

Both sides of the Defence Medal.

Both sides of the Air Crew Europe Star.

Both sides of the War Medal 1939 to 1945.

Both sides of a 1939-1945 Star

The box used to send Jimmy's medals with his address on the front.

A collection of lucky charms.
#1 is a crucifix
#2 is a buddha
#3 is a metal disc dated 1897 and on the reverse 'Mother'.
#4 is a crucifix
#5 is a four leaf shamrock

One brass button and a package with 'Take Care Small Charms'.

Two small brass keys with War Department stamps.

Both sides of a Belgian 25c coin.

Both sides of an RAF wings badge for a jacket lapel.

Three large and two small brass buttons with RAF insignia.

Both sides of a brass belt buckle.

Four cloth badges, font and reverse.

Four cloth badges

A metal crest mounted on a wooden plaque. The reverse shows a fixing to allow it to be attached to a wall.

RAF Form 2520 A issued to Jimmy with details of his service life.

A daily newspaper from Malta with international news, fashion, correspondence, adverts, crossword, sport and local news.

Handwritten notes taken during meteorology classes.

A plastic protractor and instructions for use printed on the outside of a cardboard case.

The front page of a prayer book complete with a newspaper cutting about the sea war in the Far East.

A log kept by Jimmy of a minelaying operation on 24th October 1943.