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Auction: 26003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 220

An M.S.M. group of seven awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2, V. Aguis, Royal Malta Artillery

1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (3668 Gnr. V. Agius. R. Malta A.), last six mounted as worn; Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (3668 W.O.Cl. 2. V. Agius. R.M.A.), sold together with letter confirming award of M.S.M. and Regular Army Certificate of service book, toning to last three, very fine (7)

Vincenzo Agius was born on New Year's Day 1906 and enlisted into the Royal Malta Artillery in June 1921. He initially served as a Gunner before then getting the qualifications to become a Driver, and indeed throughout his service papers his talents as a motorcyclist are noted. He was promoted Lance Bombardier in 1934 with No. 2 Heavy Battery and was later promoted Assistant Bombardier in 1938 on the eve of war.

For the first few years of the Second World War, Agius served as a Sergeant at the Recruit Training Depot, helping train the men before their entering into service. His loyalty, sense of duty and authority were key attributes to his success here, traits that are noted in his service papers. In 1941, he was then appointed Battery Quarter Master Sergeant with 22nd Light Anti-Aircraft who served extensively at the defence of Malta.

Agius survived the war, and in October 1953, he served as a "successful BSM... [who] has control over the NCO's of his bty, to whom he is an excellent example. He is thereby responsible in great past for their good discipline. He is respected by his officers and NCOs and is feared by his men. It is unfortunate that he is not qualified for further promotion." (Report by Commanding Officer included in the lot refers).

After 32 years of service, Agius retired December 1953; sold together with identity tags and copied research including copied photographs of the recipient.

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Estimate
£500 to £700

Starting price
£400