An intriguing Great War period Navy League of Great Britain “Keep Watch” Medal, awarded circa 1917 to The Honourable Katherine Anna Liddell, who was the daughter of Arthur Thomas Liddell, 5th Baron Ravensworth. The Navy League of Great Britain, now merged with The Marine Society, was responsible for the Sea Cadet Corps and the Girls' Nautical Training Corps.
Navy League of Great Britain “Keep Watch” Medal, silver and enamel, reverse bearing hallmarks for Birmingham with date letter ’S’ for 1917, and makers initials ‘W.O.L.’ for William Osborn Lewis, reverse engraved: ‘The Hon. Katherine Liddell.’
Condition:Good Very Fine.
The Honourable Katherine Anna Liddell was born on 19th June 1871, the daughter of Arthur Thomas Liddell, 5th Baron Ravensworth, and his wife, Sophia, nee Walker. The Navy League of Great Britain refers to the original United Kingdom organisation (now merged with The Marine Society) responsible for the Sea Cadet Corps and the Girls' Nautical Training Corps.
