Date
Instituted: 1919.
Campaign: First World War 1914-18.
Description: The obverse bears the head of King George V while the reverse
depicts a steamship sailing the rough atlantic with a sinking submarine
and a sailing ship in the background. In the exergue below are the
words 'FOR WAR SERVICE MERCANTILE MARINE 1914-18'.
Metal: Bronze.
Size: 36mm.
Clasps: None authorised for this medal.
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Naming: Indented
capital letters.
Comments: This medal was awarded by the Board of Trade to members
of the Merchant Navy who had undertaken at least one voyage in the
danger area.
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