A Korean War campaign medal pair: Private J. Micklethwaite, Royal Army Ordnance Corps

- Korea Medal 1950-1953 (22306800 Pte. J. Micklethwaite. R.A.O.C.)
- United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'

Both medals retaining their original, clean silk ribands as issued.

United Nations Service Medal with it's original corded silk 'Butchers Apron' riband, this latter complete with its hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued
 
The most celebrated 'Micklethwaite' to serve in the Korean War, was No. 22486574 Private Maurice Micklethwaite of the Royal Fusiliers - better known to generations of movie-goers, as double 'Oscar' winner, Michael Caine (Sir Maurice Joseph Micklethwaite, C.B.E.)

As a national serviceman Michael Caine served with 'A 'Platoon, 'C' Company 1st Battalion Royal Fusiliers in Korea (earning a pair of campaign medals).He later put his first-hand experience of combat service in Korea to good use while acting in the British movie 'A Hill in Korea', which tells the story of a group of British soldiers being cut off by Chinese forces.
 
Condition: About EF

Code: 25630