Description: WW1 Georgivs V Britt: OMN: REX ET IND : IMP: Sterling Silver Inscribed to James P. Cargill1 1/4" Round Sterling Silver Coin Metal ~ 49 g SilverCircular silver medal with claw and ribbon bar suspension; the face with the head of King George V facing left, circumscribed ‘GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND : IMP:’(George V King of Great Britain and Emperor of India), signed ‘BM’ (for Sir Bertram Mackennal, 1863-1931) on the base of the neck; the reverse with St. George on horseback, reins in his left hand, a sword in his right, trampling a shield bearing an eagle with wings outstretched and a skull and crossbones, wavy lines denoting the sea beyond, a radiant rising sun upper right, dated ‘1914’ and ‘1918’ upper left and right respectively, signed ‘W McM’ . The medal was instituted in 1919 and awarded to members of the British and Imperial forces who had served between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 and to civilians who either entered a theatre of war or rendered approved service overseas between the same dates. Officers and men of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, and Dominion and Colonial naval forces were required to have completed 28 days mobilised service, though this was waived if active service had been terminated by death. The award criteria were subsequently extended to include post-war mine-clearing at sea and service in operations in Russia in 1919-20.Excellent Condition (see Pic)I also ship International using Ebay's Global Shipping Program ~ See Details Shipping Includes Insurance and TrackingPlease Contact Me With Any QuestionsI invite you to visit my Ebay storeClick here to see my other itemsThank You Very Much For Looking
Price: 53.99 USD
Location: Palm Desert, California
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Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
