Military award for campaign service in First World War
It was awarded to British and Imperial forces
There were 2 366 000 medals awarded during WW1
Medal was instituted in December 1918
The medal was never awarded singly and recipients were also awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal
The obverse has two crossed gladii(swords) with their blades upwards,the points and grips of which form what might appear to be four additional points to the star.The swords are overlaid by a wreath, with the Royal Cypher and King George V at the base of the wreath and an overlaying central scroll inscribed "1914-15"
The reverse side is plain
It is high quality, full size reproduction medal
It is excellent gift for people interested in military,memorabilia or for collectors
It is ideal to wear or display instead of your issue medal
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