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Accession Number NWHRM : 7014.2

Description

Omega pocket watch 15 jewels swiss made mechanism with register number 8536021. The exterior is engraved 'PRESENTED TO CPL.J.F.MANGAY, M.M. THE ROYAL NORFOLK REGIMENT BY CAPT S.G.McBRIDE HILL 118 KOREA 2/3 AUG.52.' Inside the case is engraved 'English make. This case is guaranteed to wear 10 years' with reference number '277132 39'. the dial is white with black numbering and there is a seperate minute dial. The watch has an origibal Omega cotton bag and is in the retail box of A Barrie & Son, watchmakers and Jewellers, 34 Frederick Street Edinburgh. A handwritten letter from Capt McBride in the box expresses his thanks to Cpl Magnay, giving the circumstances in which Cpl Magnay saved his life.

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Creation Date 1953
Measurements 12 mm
Department Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum
Inscription 'PRESENTED TO CPL.J.F.MANGAY, M.M. THE ROYAL NORFOLK REGIMENT BY CAPT S.G.McBRIDE HILL 118 KOREA 2/3 AUG.52.
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