*WW1, British, Allied Victory Medal (1914-1919), Awarded to “790 PTE. J.T. Mepham. S. Lan. R”*
Awarded to 790 Private J.T. Mepham of the South Lancashire Regiment.
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*
A good original example with expected age related wear and tear. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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