Summary
British War Medal 1914-1920 awarded to Lieut. E.A. Nicholas, Manch. R. ( Manchester Regiment) 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; 'LIEUT. E.A. NICHOLAS.'.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation & Subsequent Transfer from J. A. Nicholas, Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Sep 1985
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Issued By
England, Great Britain, 1919-1920
Lieut E.A. Nicholas -
Mint
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Artist
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Artist
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Awarded To
Lieutenant E. A. Nicholas, 1919-1920
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Inscriptions
Obverse; 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:'. 'B.M.' (Bertram MacKennal - artist). Reverse; '1914 1918'. Edge; 'LIEUT. E.A. NICHOLAS'.
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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 mm (Outside Diameter)
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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., 228 - 9 Pages
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