G.REID TR. M.M.R.
Trimmer, Mercantile Marine Reserve
Note: From 1916 to 1920 the Mercantile Marine Reserve was used to engage officers & seamen onboard those vessels employed on government service. The crews of vessels commissioned by the Admiralty as auxiliaries were signed on under a 'T.124 agreement', whereby they agreed to serve in any commissioned vessel whilst retaining aspects of their civilian pay & benefits
An unusual unit...
Condition: On long silk ribbon, GVF
