The War Medal 1939-1945
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The War Medal 1939-1945
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The War Medal 1939-1945 was awarded to members of the Armed Forces and Merchant Marines who served more than 28 days between 3rd of September 1939 and 2nd of September 1945, with Merchant Marines requiring 28 days at sea. Established on 16th of August 1945, the medal features a ribbon with red, blue, and white stripes. The obverse displays the effigy of King George VI, facing left, with the inscription “GEORGIVS VI D : BR : OMN : REX ET INDIAE IMP.” The reverse depicts a lion standing over a defeated, double-headed dragon, with the dates 1939/1945 at the top right in two lines.