*British, WW1, War Medal and, Allied Victory Medal (1914-1919) – awarded to “9369. PTE. C. Messenger. S. Lan. R”*
First World War British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal (1914-1919) awarded to: 9369 Private C. Messenger, South Lancashire Regiment.
The British War Medal was given to those who served in the Great War or World War I between August 5, 1914 (the day after Britain declared war on the German Empire) and the armistice on November 11, 1918, inclusive. Established on July 26, 1919, about 6,390,000 Silver versions were awarded, with an additional 110,000 Bronze versions given to labor battalions. The medal, designed by sculptor William McMillan, features a bareheaded King George V on the obverse and St. George on horseback defeating Prussianism on the reverse. The ribbon is 32 mm wide, with a central orange stripe bordered by white, black, and blue stripes. The medal signifies service during the specified war period.
The Allied Victory Medal: Each of the Allies issued a bronze victory medal with a uniform design, identical wording, and a matching ribbon. The British medal features the image of Victory with wings on the front and the inscription ‘The Great War for Civilization 1914-1919’ on the back.
The Victory Medal (United Kingdom) was conferred upon individuals who received either the 1914 Star or the 1914–15 Star, and most recipients of the British War Medal also received it. It was not awarded individually; eligibility required service in the armed forces of the United Kingdom or the British Empire, or with recognized voluntary organizations. Qualifying service involved entering any theater of war between August 5, 1914, and November 11, 1918. While home service did not qualify, members of the RAF based in the United Kingdom actively engaged in air combat against the enemy did qualify, as did those who transported new planes to France. Women serving in nursing and auxiliary forces in a theater of war also qualified for this and other First World War campaign medals. Their service details, including the number, rank, name, and unit, were impressed on the medal’s rim. Approximately 5.7 million Victory Medals were issued.
*Condition*
Good original examples with expected age related wear and tear. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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