British War Medal, UK

British War Medal, 1914-20. The silver medal, by W McMillan, commemorates the service rendered by the Allies who were actively engaged in World War I. The obverse shows the coinage effigy of George V; the reverse, a figure on horseback trampling upon the shield of the Central Powers. A skull and crossbones symbolises death; the risen sun, victory. The recipient's name and service details are inscribed around the edge

Actively Coinage Commemorates Crossbones Details Effigy Engaged Mcmillan Meek Obverse Recipients Rendered Risen Symbolises Trampling

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