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War Medal 1939-45

Currency:GBP Category:Coins & Paper Money / Medals & Tokens Start Price:10.00 GBP Estimated At:95.00 - 200.00 GBP
War Medal 1939-45
condition - very fine
Weight - 31.9 grams
Measurements - 31.1mm

The medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse.

The reverse has a lion standing on a double-headed dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945.

The War Medal 1939-45 was awarded for 28 days full-time service in the Armed Forces between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Operational and non-operational service may be counted, providing that it was of 28 days or more duration.