Summary
Military Medal, George V, 1st. Issue, awarded to Gnr. J.V. Stewart, service number 344284, 4th R.G.A. (Royal Garrison Artillery), T.F.
Belongs to a group of medals awarded to Gunner Stewart who was a signaller in Unit 329, Siege Battery, 4th R.G.A.
The 5 medals include: the R.G.A. Military medal (for bravery in the field), Territorial War Medal 1914-19 (for voluntary service overseas 1914-1919), The British War Medal 1914-20, The Victory Medal 1914-18 and The Territorial Force Efficiency Medal 1908-21. The medals are mounted on a bar.
This decoration for army NCO's and men was introduced on 25 March 1916 for acts of bravery in the field.
Obverse Description
Silver medal with ribbon. Obverse features bust of King George V facing left wearing the uniform of a Field Marshal, the artist's initials "B.M." on the neck truncation; around, "GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:".
Reverse Description
Reverse features the monogram "GVR" below a small crown and above the legend: "FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD" within a laurel wreath.
Edge Description
Edge inscription: "344284 GNR: J.V. STEWART. FOURTH R.G.A. - T.F.".
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs M. Stewart, 19 May 1986
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Date Issued
circa 1917 AD
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Awarded To
Gunner James V. Stewart, Great Britain, circa 1917
344284 Gnr J.V. Stewart, 4th R.G.A., T.F. -
Artist
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Inscriptions
Obverse inscription: "GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:". Artist's initials: "B.M." (Bertram Mackennal). Reverse inscription: monogram "GVR", "FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD". Edge inscription: "344284 GNR: J.V. STEWART. FOURTH R.G.A. - T.F.".
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Material
Silver
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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
165 mm (Width), 100 mm (Height)
Size of group, not individual medal.
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Shape
mounted medal group
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References
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 230 - 1 Pages
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Keywords
Militaria: Australian, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
