Object number
201106.1.1
Title
General Service Medal 1918-62 belonging to Mjr RWM Sanderson
Description
A Malaya/Canal Zone General Service Medal with no ribbon. Belongs to Mjr RWM Sanderson.
General Service Medal 1918-62
General Service Medal 1918-. A silver medal. On the obverse is a right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The inscription reads “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGIN F.D.” 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 that is meant to be with the medal is purple with a central green band. The medal has a fixed patterned clasp. There are 2 clasps on the medal, one says "MALAYA" the other "CANAL ZONE".
Dimensions
- Diameter: medal 35 mm
- Depth: 3 mm