Summary
Territorial Force War Medal 1914-1919 (Specimen) awarded for service in World War I.
"The Territorial Force War Medal 1914-1919 was awarded to members of the Territorial Force only. To qualify, the recipient had to have been a member of the Territorial Force on or prior to 30 September 1914, and to have served in an operational theatre outside of the United Kingdom between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918."
Obverse Description
Profile of King George V facing left; around, GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:; the artist's initials B.M. (Bertram MacKennal) are on the neck truncation.
Reverse Description
The legend FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE OVERSEAS 1914 - 19 within a laurel wreath; around outside the wreath, TERRITORIAL WAR MEDAL
Edge Description
plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1919 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Inscriptions
GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: B.M. (Bertram MacKennal) FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE OVERSEAS 1914 - 19 TERRITORIAL WAR MEDAL
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
50 mm (Height), 36 mm (Outside Diameter)
Height to top of mount (small sample of ribbon).
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Shape
Round with mount and ribbon
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References
References: [Link 1]
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 232 Pages
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