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British War Medal 1939-45

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British War Medal 1939-45

A circular medal, obverse shows crowned left-facing profile of King George VI. Reverse shows a lion standing on a dragon, with dates: ‘1939 1945’ above. Oak leaf emblem on ribbon. Ribbon has broad red stripes at edges, with broad blue stripes between, enclosing narrow stripes of white, red, white. Medal is unnamed. Medal was awarded to Private Thomas Crawford, 28695, 15th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Ribbon is a replica. Associated person: Crawford, Thomas Albert (service number: 28695)

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NotesKeyword: cupro-nickel; Part: medal
CategoryMedals
SubcategoryBritish War Medal 1939-45
Date1939,
1945
Era20th Century (1901 to 2000),
Mid 20th Century (1933 to 1966)
Tags
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PeopleCrawford
Organisations15th Battalion,
Durham Light Infantry
Keywords
ExpandKing George VI,
Oak leaf emblem,
Private Thomas Crawford,
Durham Light Infantry,
broad red stripes,
broad blue stripes,
narrow stripes,
left-facing profile,
15th Battalion,
circular medal,
obverse,
Reverse,
dragon,
dates,
ribbon,
edges,
replica,
campaign,
28695

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