Summary
British War Medal 1914-1920 awarded to Pte. A.R. Davidson, service number 267219, R. WAR. R., for service in World War I.
"The British War Medal 1914-1920, authorised in 1919, was awarded to eligible service personnel and civilians alike. Qualification for the award varied slightly according to service. The basic requirement for army personnel and civilians was that they either entered a theatre of war, or rendered approved service overseas between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. Service in Russia in 1919 and 1920 also qualified for the award.".
Obverse Description
Bare head of King George V facing left; text around, 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:'; the artist's initials 'B.M.' (Bertram MacKennal) are on the neck truncation.
Reverse Description
Naked figure of St. George on horseback advancing right trampling a shield bearing an eagle design and a skull and crossbone. Above, the sun; in the background, the ocean; text around, '1914 1918'.
Edge Description
Text; '267219 PTE. A.R. DAVIDSON. R. WAR. R.'.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Awarded To
Private A. R. Davidson, England, Great Britain, 1914-1920
267219 Pte A.R. Davidson, R. War. R. -
Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
Obverse; 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:'. 'B.M.' (Bertram MacKennal - artist). Reverse; '1914 1918'. Edge; '267219 PTE. A.R. DAVIDSON. R. WAR. R.'.
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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
36 cm (Outside Diameter)
Medal only.
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Shape
Round with mount and ribbon
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References
References: National Archives of Australia website: [Link 1] War I/World War I.html.
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