Description
Iraq Medal 2003, no bar, Operational Service Medal, bar Afghanistan, Fusilier L.M.R.E. Crimes, Royal Welsh.
Iraq officially laser engraved: “25196923 PTE L M R E CRIMES R WELSH”
OSM Afghan officially laser engraved: “FUS L M R E CRIMES R WELSH 25196923”
With original boxes for both medals (Card for Iraq and Plastic for OSM) with labels on the bottom confirming entitlement.
The recipients service number would line up with enlistment somewhere around 2004-2006. (Number block 251***** to 252***** August 2001 to March 2007)
The 1st Battalion Royal Welsh, was formed in 2006 with the restructuring of the regiment combining the Royal Welch Fusiliers and the Royal Regiment of Wales.
1st Battalion saw 3 deployments to Afghanistan, in October 2007, October 2009 and April 2012.
In July 2007, the 2nd Battalion deployed to Iraq and between 2009 and 2011 the battalion also deployed companies to Afghanistan.
The British Army note: “The Royal Welsh is Wales’ oldest and most decorated Regiment. As the Army’s most experienced armoured infantry unit, the Royal Welsh are a key part of the only war fighting division at continual operational readiness in the UK.”
