1914-1920 British War Medal

Object/Artifact

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Royal Canadian Military Institute

Name/Title

1914-1920 British War Medal

Entry/Object ID

1983.4.3

Description

1914-1920 British War Medal, to MAJOR B.S. WEMP R.A.F. Circular, silver. Obverse uncrowned bust King George V with title "Georgivs V Britt Omn Rex Et Ind Imp." Reverse shows naked horseman trampling skull, crossed bones, shield. Plain, straight suspender holds ribbon blue, black, white, orange, white, black, blue, 3.2 x 9 cm. Depicted in the row of medals, third from the left.

Made/Created

Date made

1920

Notes

Early Date: 1920

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Stamped into rim: "MAJOR B.S. WEMP R.A.F."

Dimensions

Diameter

3-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

3 mm. thick.