Australian Service Medal 1939-1945
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The obverse shows the crowned effigy of King George VI, facing left and signed "PM", the initials of designer Percy Metcalfe, below the truncated neck of the effigy. Around the perimeter is the legend "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:"
Name/Title
Australian Service Medal 1939-1945Entry/Object ID
2023.1.34.1Description
The Australia Service Medal 1939–1945 is a circular silver medal, 36 millimetres in diameter. The obverse bears the crowned effigy of King George VI, surrounded by the inscription 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP'. The reverse shows the coat of arms of the Commonwealth of Australia surrounded by the words 'THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939–1945'. The rim is impressed with the recipient's unit number, initials and surname in block capitals. The 32-millimetre wide medal ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red stripes, with edge stripes of dark blue on the left and light blue on the right. The khaki represents the Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Mercantile Marine, Navy and Air Force respectively.Use
Private Edward Verdun Thomas CARTER was awarded this medal for service in the Northern Territory, Australia during WW2.Category
Medal, War Memorabilia