Australia, Commonwealth. An African Theatre Group of Five, to Lieutenant Leonard De Vere Saunders

1939-1945 Star (NX17742 L.D. SAUNDERS); Africa Star (NX17742 L.D. SAUNDERS); Defence Medal (NX17742 L.D. SAUNDERS); War Medal 1939-1945 (NX17742 L.D. SAUNDERS); and Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 (NX17742 L.V. SAUNDERS). Naming is officially impressed, the "N" for New South Wales, the "X" for Australian Imperial Forces/Volunteer Overseas Service, the initial "D." appearing on the first four awards and changed to a "V" on the ASM. Un-mounted, residue evident in the recessed areas on 1939-1945 Star from cleaning, very light contact, replacement ribbons, better than very fine.

Footnote: Leonard De Vere Saunders enlisted with the 2/13 Australian Infantry Battalion on May 27, 1940. He was appointed to the rank of Lieutenant on June 14, 1944 and after a little over five years service, was discharged on July 30, 1945.