Bronze Age Gold from Wales

War Medal 1939-1945

British War Medal 1939-1945. Obverse crowned head of George VI surrounded by inscription in raised letters 'GEORGIVS VI : B : G : BR : OMN : REX ET INDIAE IMP'. Reverse shows a lion on top of mythical beast with dates 1939-1945 top right hand side with a bar suspension and a red, white and blue ribbon : mounted on a bar with Pacific Star (83.125I/13).

Both medals in box with Secretary of State for Trade Certificate of Issue for Awards a certificate for these awards issued by General Register and Record Office, of Shipping & Seamen and letter from same informing Mr Pack that he is not entitled to the Atlantic Star (83.125I/12.3-4).

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

83.125I/12.1

Acquisition

Bequest, 18/8/1983

Measurements

Length (mm): 50
Width (mm): 37

Material

cupro-nickel

Location

In store

Categories

maritime 1940s
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