WAR MEDAL, 1939-45
H1989.950
This medal belonging to Alan Wilkinson was awarded to all full-time personnel of the Armed Forces of the British Commonwealth wherever they served in the war. For details about Wilkinson's service see H89.947a-f. The medal is of cupro-nickel with the crowned head of King George on the obverse and the lettering "GEORGIVS VID. G: BR. OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:" around the edge. There is a triumphant lion standing on the body of a fantastic two headed creature on the reverse. The ribbon has a narrow red stripe in the centre flanked on either side by a narrow white stripe, broad red stripes at either edge with two intervening stripes of blue. Around the rim "7618. A.A. Wilkinson" has been inscribed. Associated with W86.36.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1989.950 |
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| Accession Date: | 22 Sep 1989 |
Material
| Metal | Metal, fabric. |
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| Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 115mm |
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| width | 30mm |
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| height | 3mm |
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| diameter | 35mm |
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