Object number
9906.4.5
Title
British War Medal 1939-45
Description
A silver coloured War Medal, 1939-1945. On the obverse is the effigy of King George VI whilst the reverse has a triumphant lion trampling on a dragon symbolising the Axis powers. It was awarded and impressed to 'Lt. A.H. Rodgers. R.E.', with a red white and blue striped ribbon.
Date
1939 - 1945
Production period
Windsor, 1910-, World War Two, 1939-1945
Dimensions
- Diameter: medal 36 mm
- Height: 53 mm
- Width: ribbon 33 mm
- Height: 54 mm
- together 100 mm