Creighton MedalsDavid S. Creighton (1913-1998)
This is a non-commercial reproduction of the original copyright holder, Veterans Affairs Canada The War Medal 1939-1945Bars: none. | ||
TermsThe War Medal was awarded to all full-time personnel of the armed forces and merchant marines for serving for 28 days between 03 September 1939 and 02 September 1945. In the Merchant Navy, the 28 days must have been served at sea. "Please note that the above is only a summary outline of the conditions that apply to this medal. Additional information and a list of qualifing areas of service are available from the Honours and Awards Section, Veterans Affairs Canada, 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P4" BarsA single oak leaf emblem is worn to signify a Mention-in-Despatches and the silver oak leaf signifying a King's Commendation for Brave Conduct is worn on this medal. There is no bar other than these emblems. DescriptionA circular, (.800 fine) silver medal, 1.42 inches in diameter. The British issue medals were made of cupro-nickel. ObverseThe obverse shows the crowned coinage effigy of King George VI, facing left, and the legend GEORGIVS VI D : BR : OMN : REX ET INDIAE IMP : ReverseThe reverse device shows a lion standing wanton on the body of a double-headed dragon. The dragons heads are those of an eagle and a dragon to signify the principal occidental and oriental enemies. At the top, just right of centre are the dates 1939/1945 in two lines. MountingA plain, straight non-swivelling suspender with a single-toe claw. RibbonThe ribbon is 1.25 inches wide and consists of 7 coloured stripes: red, dark blue, white, narrow red (centre), white, dark blue, and red. NamingThe medals were issued unnamed, except those awarded to personnel of the Canadian Merchant Marine and RCMP, which were named on the rim. DatesThe award was established on 16 August 1945. IssuedThere were 700,000 issued, including 4,450 to the Canadian Merchant Marine. |
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