Medal, Commemorative

Name/Title

Medal, Commemorative

Entry/Object ID

2018.3.3a-c

Description

a) British Military Cross (possibly GV type), ribbon consists of three equal vertical moire stripes of white, purple and white, attached to ornamental 3 1/2"h x 1 3/4"w silver cross with straight arms terminating in broad finials and suspended from plain suspension bar / obverse decorated with Imperial crowns with the Royal Cypher in center, plain reverse. b) Presentation case of brown/purple, gold stamped frame and stamped crown. 5 1/2"h x 3"w (closed). c) Ribbon (not attached to an item), blue and white, 3 3/4"h x 1 1/4"w (unfolded). Appears to be same color as award given for long service and good conduct medal (British).

Collection

Dr. Fred Stone Sr. WWI Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

British government (?)

Date made

circa 1917

Time Period

20th Century

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

1-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

medal