THE KING'S WATCH.
. How many people have heard of the King's Watch? This decoration is held by secret service men only. The decoration consists of a gold hunter watch of exquisite workmanship. Inside the case is inscribed the words, "For Services Rendered. —George." About twelve of these decorations were won during the war. The services rendered by one of the brave recipients-—a naval officer—will serve to ' illustrate that the King's Watch is a hard-earned honour. The offi'cer in question, an excellent German linguist, spent eighteen, months mixing with enemy sailors at the German naval bases of Kiel and Wilhelmshaven. He transmitted the information to our Government, to whom it was invaluable. Every country has its special decoration for these adventurous men. One Central American republic awards a tiny gold dagger, inscribed with words similar to those on the King's Watch.
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Thames Star, Volume LVII, Issue 14727, 4 August 1921, Page 8
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140THE KING'S WATCH. Thames Star, Volume LVII, Issue 14727, 4 August 1921, Page 8
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