BRITISH WAR MEDAL (1914-20)
H1989.954
This medal was approved by King George V in 1919 to record the bringing of the war to a successful conclusion. Silver -grey in colour, the item bears on the obverse an effigy of King George V with the legend "GEORGIVS V: BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:" The reverse represents St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above is the risen sun of victory. The ribbon has an orange watered centre with stripes of white and black at each side and borders of royal blue. (See Dorling for further details). Associated with W86.36.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1989.954 |
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| Accession Date: | 25 Sep 1989 |
Material
| Metal | Metal, fabric |
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Measurement
| length | 115mm |
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| width | 35mm |
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| diameter | 35mm |
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