Hi,
I don't spend much time over here in the British forum, but I am hoping to avail myself of some of your expertise nonetheless.
I am (re)reading John LeCarre's magnificent novel, A Perfect Spy. At one point Jack Brotherhood gives Pym's son Tom his cased medal, described only as "having a piece of ribbon attached -- crimson with narrow dark blue stripes on either side." I am very curious what this medal could be.
I was thinking it could be the Distinguished Service Order or the Military General Service Medal. I am getting this information from this page, and I know nothing about the award periods for these medals. Brotherhood served in WWII, as well as in HM Government after the war. He claims the medal was awarded for "sticking out dark nights alone," presumably during the war. Which of these seems most likely? Or would it be another?
I am grateful for your help in this matter.
I don't spend much time over here in the British forum, but I am hoping to avail myself of some of your expertise nonetheless.
I am (re)reading John LeCarre's magnificent novel, A Perfect Spy. At one point Jack Brotherhood gives Pym's son Tom his cased medal, described only as "having a piece of ribbon attached -- crimson with narrow dark blue stripes on either side." I am very curious what this medal could be.
I was thinking it could be the Distinguished Service Order or the Military General Service Medal. I am getting this information from this page, and I know nothing about the award periods for these medals. Brotherhood served in WWII, as well as in HM Government after the war. He claims the medal was awarded for "sticking out dark nights alone," presumably during the war. Which of these seems most likely? Or would it be another?
I am grateful for your help in this matter.
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