1939-1945 War Medal.

Name/Title

1939-1945 War Medal.

Entry/Object ID

1994.12.6

Description

1939-1945 War Medal. Circular, silver. Obverse crowned head of King George VI surrounded by legend "Georgivs VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:" Reverse is a lion standing on the body of a dragon/eagle-headed dragon, at top right the dates "1939" ,"1945" Suspender is straight, non-swivelling, ribbon is red, blue, white, red (with small red stripe down white centre, 3.5 x 9 cm.

Made/Created

Date made

1939 - 1945

Notes

Date: 1939

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

no accession number on medal mounted in group of six medals

Dimensions

Diameter

3-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

3 mm. thick.