Summary
Australia
Australia Service Medal 1939 - 1945 1945 (AD)
Awarded to: 134947 PIKE J.E.M.
From ST 37541
THREE GENERAL SERVICE MEDALS World War II. DEFENCE MEDAL, WAR MEDAL 1939-45 AUSTRLIA SERVICE MEDAL AWARDED TO 134947, PIKE, J.E.M.
Physical Description
A nickel-silver medal with ribbon. The obverse features a crowned head of King Geirge VI facing left with the artist's initials PM in the field below the neck; around, GEORGIVS VI G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP: The reverse has the Australian Coat of Arms; around above, THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL; below, 1939 - 1945. The edge is Engraved: 134947 PIKE J.E.M.
Obverse Description
A crowned head of King George VI facing left with the artist's initials PM in the field below the neck; around, GEORGIVS VI G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:
Reverse Description
The Australian Coat of Arms; around above, THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL; below, 1939 - 1945.
Edge Description
Engraved: 134947 PIKE J.E.M.
Significance
Awarded to: 134947 PIKE J.E.M.
From ST 37541
THREE GENERAL SERVICE MEDALS WWII. DEFENCE MEDAL, WAR MEDAL 1939-45 AUSTRLIA SERVICE MEDAL AWARDED TO 134947, PIKE, J.E.M.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), 1988
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Date Issued
1945 AD
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Issued By
Engraved: 134947 PIKE J.E.M. -
Artist
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Awarded To
J. E.M. Pike, Australia, 1945
Engraved: 134947 PIKE J.E.M. -
Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
GEORGIVS VI G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP: THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939 - 1945. Engraved: 134947 PIKE J.E.M.
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Material
Cupro Nickel
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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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Dimensions
37 mm (Width), 90 mm (Height)
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Shape
Round and ribbon
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References
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 256 Pages
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