Object number
8711.5.6
Title
General Service Medal 1918-62
Description
A General Service Medal 1918-1962. Awarded and inscribed to 'MAJOR. A.B. HARTLEY. R.E.' with ribbon and mounted on pin bar. Clasp for Bomb and Mine Clearance, 1945-49.
A silver medal. On the obverse is a left-facing effigy of King George VI. The inscription reads “GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF:” surrounding the effigy. On the reverse of the medal is a standing figure of Victory in a Greek helmet and carrying a trident, bestowing palms on a winged sword. The ribbon is purple with a central green band. The medal has a fixed patterned clasp.
Date
1939 - 1949
Production period
Windsor, 1910-
Material
Dimensions
- Length: 110 mm
- Width: 40 mm