1914- 1918 WWI British War Military Medal Bravery King George V Great Britain UK

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1914- 1918 WWI British War Military Medal Bravery King George V Great Britain UK.
Inscribed on Rim 3232761 PIE W Frame 3-CAN. INF
Established on 26th July 1919.
The Front of the British War Medal, 1914-18 (Squeak)
Also known as 'Squeak'.
The silver or bronze medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 inclusive. This was later extended to services in Russia, Siberia and some other areas in 1919 and 1920.
Approximately 6.5 million British War Medals were issued. Approximately 6.4 million of these were the silver versions of this medal. Around 110,000 of a bronze version were issued mainly to Chinese, Maltese and Indian Labour Corps. The front (obv or obverse) of the medal depicts the head of George V.
The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim.
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