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MYB_168-1_AR |
| Subject | : | British War Medal - 1914-20 - J.I. Fernandes |
| Size | : | 37 mm |
| Metal | : | Silver |
| Year | : | 1914-20 |
| Description | : | Obv : The uncrowned left-facing profile of King George V by Sir Bertram Mackennal.
Rev : St. George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above, the sun has risen in victory. The figure is mounted on horseback to symbolise man’s mind controlling a force of greater strength than his own, and thus alludes to the scientific and mechanical appliances which helped to win the war.
Ribbon : Orange watered centre with stripes of white and black at each side and borders of royal blue.
Awardee : J.I. Fernandes |
