George V Silver & Enamel British War Medal Ribbon Vesta Case
A & J ZIMMERMAN, Birmingham 1918
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A good quality George V large silver and enamel Vesta Case of rounded rectangular form with hinged flip top lid. The face enamelled with the ribbon of The British War Medal 1914-18.
By A & J Zimmerman, Birmingham 1918.
Sold - £450.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
56 mm
(2.20 inches)
W
47 mm
(1.85 inches)
D
12 mm
(0.47 inches)
Weight
54.00 Grams
(1.74 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
AS91
Medium
Silver & Enamel
Literature
The British War Medal 1914-18, 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.
