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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: ‘9-2707 PTE. W. MORROW. 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: Morrow, W (service number: Sep-07)

ref no.DURLI:4126.9
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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PeopleMorrow
Keywords
ExpandL.I. Impressed capitals,
broad central orange stripe,
uncrowned left-facing effigy,
royal blue edges,
King George V,
St George,
circular medal,
Edge inscription,
W. MORROW,
narrow white,
black stripes,
obverse,
Reverse,
horseback,
sword,
dates,
2707 PTE,
DURH,
Ribbon,
silk,
campaign

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