Medals
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Medals
Description
An item medal set of 3 of Wing Commander medals earned during World War I is on a maroon display. From left to right, medal one with a blue, black, white, and orange stripe pattern, which is a British War Medal. This was authorized on 26 July 1919. The medal was awarded to all ranks of Canadian overseas military forces who came from Canada between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. A circular, silver medal, 1.42 inches in diameter. The front side shows King George V, facing left, with the legend: GEORGIVS V BRITT : OMN : REX ET IND : IMP In the middle is the Victory Medal (Inter-Allied War Medal) issued to all allies. A circular, copper medal, in lacquered bronze, with a size of 1.42 inches in diameter. The medal's obverse side shows the winged, full-length, full-front, figure of Victory, with her left arm extended and holding a palm branch in her right hand. And the backside THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1919. On the right side, with the green/white/red pattern, is the Mercantile Marine War Medal. The medal was awarded to those who received the British War Medal and also served at sea on at least one voyage through a danger zone. A circular, bronze medal, 1.42 inches in diameter. The front side of the medal shows King George V, facing left, with the legend: GEORGIVS V BRITT : OMN : REX ET IND : IMP. On the back side, a merchant ship ploughing her way through stormy seas, an enemy submarine sinking and a sailing vessel in the background. Bottom , the inscription FOR * WAR * SERVICE / MERCANTILE MARINE / * 1914 - 1918
All coins are engraved with the rank and name of the soldier. engraved with Royden Foley's name
All coins are engraved with the rank and name of the soldier. engraved with Royden Foley's name
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022.016.088