WW2 British 1939–1945 War Medal – Original Campaign Service Award Papal States 61 x 95 mm

61 x 95 mm

complete with lug mounts

A bi-metal plume with sweat hole

Sew on type cut from uniform

WW2 British 1939–1945 War Medal – Original Campaign Service Award Papal States 61 x 95 mmOriginal 19391945 War Medal, awarded to British and Commonwealth forces in recognition of full time service during the Second World War. Made of cupro nickel, this campaign medal features the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse and a lion standing over a fallen dragon on the reverse. Issued unnamed, this example includes the correct period ribbon with red, white, and blue stripes symbolising the Union Jack. A staple of WW2 medal groups.