The First World War miniature medal pair of Lt E.J.T. Hayes. Pair consists British War Medal and the Allied Victory Medal. The set is missing the 1914 - 15 Star which Lt Hayes was also awarded.
Use
Miniatures medals were worn with Mess Dress while serving and with civilian formal clothing at evening events when wearing the full size medals would not be appropriate.
Context
Miniature medals were not issued by by governments. They were purchased privately by the recipient of the medals. Lt Hayes served with the Manchester Regiment, the Machine Gun Corps in France and with the Indian Army in the Middle East during the First World War. See file 04.13.11 for more information about Lt Hayes
