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Auction: 26003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 221

An M.S.M. group of six awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 G. Sciberras, Royal Malta Artillery

1939-45 Star; Africa Star; British Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., Regular Army (3723 W.O.Cl. 2. G. Sciberras. R.Malta.A.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, E.II.R. (3723 Sgt. G. Sciberras. R.M.A.), with bar for wear, the latter two each with a couple edge knocks, light contract marks throughout, very fine overall (6)

Giuseppe Sciberras was born on 6 December 1908 in St. Elena, Birdicara, Malta. He was a 15-year-old student when he enlisted at Malta for service with the Royal Malta Artillery. First ranked as a Boy, he became Trumpeter in July 1925 and then was ranked Gunner the next year when he reached 18 years of age. Sciberras extended his service in 1933 to complete 12 years with the Colours, which he extended even further in 1936 to complete a total of 21 years. He was married to his wife Antonia Debattista in Malta in 1933, and the couple would go on to have nine children together over the next decade.

Sciberras served throughout the duration of the Second World War and for the remainder of the next decade. He was issued with his M.S.M. on 11 July 1952, the same day on which he was discharged on termination of his engagement after 28 years of service. An accompanying original letter reveals that after this discharge Sciberras actually attempted to re-enlist, though this was evidently rejected as there is no record of further service after this date.

His final assessment upon discharge is 'exemplary', with the following testimonial: 'An honest, sober, trustworthy man. During his service in the R.M.A. he has proved himself to be a good clerk and has a good knowledge of office routine. He has considerable experience in clerical work connected with accounting for mechanical transport, also the maintenance of vehicles and its organisation. He is in possession of the Army 2nd Class Certificate of Education, He is strongly recommended for employment in clerical duties or in a job where he has to control men.' At the time of his discharge Sciberras was living with his family at St. Helena House, 77 Naxxar Road in Birkirkara, Malta.

Sciberras is confirmed with entitlement to these medals. Sold together with a wealth of original material, including soldier's prayer book, Certificate of Service red booklet, Army Service and Pay Book, Army pension correspondence, injury and sick reports, Worker's Union cards, as well as copied research including service records and photographs.

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Estimate
£300 to £500

Starting price
£240