Summary
British War Medal 1914-1920 awarded to Pte. Charles Michael A. Mills, service number 85, 12th Battalion, A.I.F.
Private Mills joined on 17 August 1914 and served overseas. He returned to Australia and was discharged on 11 April 1916.
"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; '85 PTE. C.M.A. MILLS. 12/BN. A.I.F.'.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1914-1918 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Awarded To
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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; '85 PTE. C.M.A. MILLS. 12/BN. A.I.F.'.
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
37 mm (Width), 77 mm (Height)
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Shape
Round with mount and ribbon
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References
References: National Archives website: [Link 1]
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 228 - 9 Pages
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