CPL. F.K. Leavens C.M.G. BDE.

Object/Artifact

Royal Canadian Military Institute

Name/Title

CPL. F.K. Leavens C.M.G. BDE.

Entry/Object ID

2022.7.12-13

Description

CPL. F.K. Leavens C.M.G. BDE. A silver war medal with King George V, bareheaded, facing the left with the inscription "GEORGIVS V BRITT : OMN : REX ET IND : IMP." On the reverse side is a horseman, St. George, holding a sword, representing the Allied victory over the Prussians. St George is trampling over the Prussian shield, skull, and cross-bones. Near the upper right rim is the Sun of Victory. The dates 1914 and 1918 appear on the left and right sides of the St. George side. The ribbon includes seven stripes, blue, black, white, orange centre, white, black, and blue.

Context

See 1914-1919 Allied Victory Medal "Sapper J.W. Sanders, C.E" for context.