ECL-O.68-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-O.68-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Medal. British War Medal 1914-1920
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
The obverse shows the uncrowned left-facing profile of King George V by Sir Bertram Mackennal. The reverse is of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death
The ribbon is watered silk with a wide centre band in orange flanked by stripes of white and black to either side and borders of royal blue
The ribbon is watered silk with a wide centre band in orange flanked by stripes of white and black to either side and borders of royal blue
Content (event)
World War, 1914-1918
Dimensions
length (actual size): 105mm
Material
metal
History and association
Associated organisation
Eton College (Purchaser)
