Date
Instituted: 1945.
Campaign: Second World War 1939-45.
Description: The obverse bears the
crowned head of King George VI and the legend ‘GEORGIVS VI D: G:
BR: OMB: REX ET INDIAE IMP:’. The reverse has a lion trampling
on a dragon with the dates ‘1939-45’ above. The suspender
is a straight non-swivelling economy type suspender with a claw
mount.
Metal: Cupro-nickel or silver.
Size: 36mm.
Clasps: None authorised for this medal but those mentioned in dispatches
could wear a bronze oakleaf on the ribbon.
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Naming: Issued
un-named.
Comments: Awarded to all members of the armed forces for 28 days
service between 3rd September 1939 and 2nd September 1945 regardless
of their postings. Certain civilians such as war correspondents
and pilots who worked within operational areas were also eligible
for this medal.
Canadian
issues were struck in silver. |
