*British, WW1, War Medal, awarded to “12924. PTE. D. O’Donnell. S. Lan. R.”*
First World War British War Medal, awarded to: 12924. Private. D. O’Donnell, 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.
*Condition*
Good used condition. Without hanger. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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