Egypt, Kingdom. A Medal For Meritorious Actions, II Class Silver Grade, Fullsize And Miniature United Republic of First lieutenant Hawkins unhesitatingly moved

First lieutenant Hawkins unhesitatingly moved forward under heavy enemy fire at the end of the Betio pier

1890 in London

both lugs intact but bent back

with a size stamp of “57”

Type 4 (silver with gilt and red enamels

Egypt, Kingdom. A Medal For Meritorious Actions, II Class Silver Grade, Fullsize And Miniature United Republic of First lieutenant Hawkins unhesitatingly movedIn silvered bronze, maker marked "RT" and marked "SILVER" on the reverse, Fullsize measuring 36 mm in diameter with ribbon and pinback, Miniature measuring 18 mm in diameter with ribbon. Extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Meritorious Actions was instituted by Sultan Husain Kamil in 1917 and awarded without discrimination of sex or nationality, for long and meritorious services to the King, the state or society. Modified by King Fuad I in 1923 and