British WWII Kings Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom, w/document.

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British WWII Kings Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom, w/document. British WWII Kings Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom, w/document. This is a British medal instituted by King George VI on 23 August 1945. It was awarded to civilian foreign nationals, mainly of allied countries, who had given meritorious service to further the interests of the British Commonwealth or the Allied cause during World War II. Activities recognized included fund raising for British war relief, scientific research that aided the war effort
and organizing ambulance services, and other valuable contributions. The medal was awarded only 2,539 times, which makes it very rare.  This one is a excellent example in the original British Mint case, and comes with the original award letter that was forwarded with the medal (this was folded up and tucked in case when acquired).  This one was awarded to a Mr. Keith W. Macrae on December 1st, 1948 while he was living in Washington DC.  I have been unable to find out anything about him, but from his address there's a good chance he was a government and/or diplomatic official of some kind.