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British War Medal 1914-20

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British War Medal 1914-20

A circular medal, obverse shows uncrowned left-facing effigy of King George V. Reverse shows St George on horseback armed with a sword and dates ‘1914’ and ‘1918’. Edge inscription: ‘9-757 PTE. J. LISTER. DURH.L.I.’ (Impressed capitals). Ribbon is watered silk with royal blue edges and broad central orange stripe bordered with narrow white then black stripes. Associated person: Lister, James (service number: 9-757)

ref no.DURLI:4126.2
NotesKeyword: silver; Part: medal
CategoryMedals
SubcategoryBritish War Medal 1914-20
Date1914,
1918
EraEarly 20th Century (1901 to 1932),
20th Century (1901 to 2000)
Tags
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PeopleLister
OrganisationsDURH.L.I
Keywords
ExpandDURH.L.I. Impressed capitals,
broad central orange stripe,
uncrowned left-facing effigy,
royal blue edges,
King George V.,
St George,
circular medal,
Edge inscription,
J. LISTER,
narrow white,
black stripes,
obverse,
Reverse,
horseback,
sword,
dates,
Ribbon,
silk,
campaign

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