Name/Title
commemmorative W W II medalEntry/Object ID
1997.032.009Description
a) War Medal 1939-45 probably silver. The obverse side of the medal features the crowned coinage effigy of King George VI. The reverse side depicts a lion standing on the body of a double-headed dragon, symbolizing the the principal enemies of the war. b)attached ribbon with seven vertical stripes, red, dark blue, white and narrow central red striped, white dark blue and red.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Lee, CathyNotes
Accession Date: 20-Aug-97
Mode of Acquisition: giftLexicon
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Category 08: Communication ObjectsLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
commemmorative W W II medalCreated By
Greenlee, LucyCreate Date
August 20, 1997Update Date
October 8, 2025