A Signed Letter From General Montgomery, Eighth Army In Italy, October 1943 certificate_of_authenticity he was awarded the Royal

he was awarded the Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1947 (AFRO 249-1947)

while the background has a black finish

Supplementary Declaration

35mm(w) x 53

A Signed Letter From General Montgomery, Eighth Army In Italy, October 1943 certificate_of_authenticity he was awarded the RoyalA dictated letter, handwritten in black ink, dated October 27, 1943, inscribed "Eighth Army Italy 27 X 43 Thank you for your letter and the White Heather. It indeed reminds me of your "Bonnie Scotland". Final Victory is now in sight. Our successes will enable the final and victorious second phase of the war to begin. Let us hope that your brothers will be able to return to you soon. Good luck to you.", signed "B. L. Montgomery General Eighth Army",