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Help with identifying a medal please

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Smiley

Smiley Report 17 Apr 2005 09:51

I have a medal from WW1 .....

Smiley

Smiley Report 17 Apr 2005 09:51

On one side it has a man on a horse, 1914 -1918 on the other it has the head of King George V, I believe, with the words: GEORGIVS V BRITT OMN:REX ET IND:IMP: It belongs to a friend who's grandfather died in WW1 1917. There is a ribbon attached, although she has been told it is not the original ribbon. There are a couple on Ebay, but no descriptions unfortunately Any help would be greatly appreciated Sam

Gillian in Aylesbury

Gillian in Aylesbury Report 17 Apr 2005 10:10

Hi Smiley Sammy It sounds as if it could be the British War Medal, 1914-1920. GeorgeV on one side and and Saint George on the other. Try this site - http://www.1914-1918(.)net there are descriptions and pictures of the medals awarded in WW1, or google The Long, Long trail which will also take you to this site. Regards Gill

Smiley

Smiley Report 17 Apr 2005 10:42

Thank you Gill, just off for a look Regards Sam