English WW1 Medal | British War Medal
History of the Artifact
Instituted in 1919, the British War Medal was awarded to personnel of the British and Imperial forces who served during the First World War. It stands as one of the key campaign medals issued in recognition of service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918, with eligibility extending to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and associated support roles both at home and overseas.
Struck in silver or bronze, the medal features the left-facing, crowned effigy of King George V on the obverse, encircled by the Latin legend "GEORGIVS V BRITT : OMN : REX ET IND : IMP :" (George V, King of all the Britons and Emperor of India). On the reverse is Saint George on horseback trampling the eagle shield of the Central Powers—a striking allegorical representation of victory. It is suspended from a distinctive ribbon of orange with white and black stripes.
A particularly notable feature of this medal is its individually impressed naming on the rim. Each recipient’s rank, name, and service unit were officially engraved, making every piece a unique historical artifact tied to a specific individual’s wartime experience.
How do I know these are original WW1 medals?
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
What will my artifact look like?
Your medal will look very similar to the one shown in the photos. There will always be some variety, given our items are unique historical pieces. If for whatever reason you get anything that does not fit this description you are entitled to your money back!
Your order will include:
- One authentic British WW1 War Medal
- Elegant protective case for preservation and display of your artifact
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
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English WW1 Medal | British War Medal
History of the Artifact
Instituted in 1919, the British War Medal was awarded to personnel of the British and Imperial forces who served during the First World War. It stands as one of the key campaign medals issued in recognition of service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918, with eligibility extending to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and associated support roles both at home and overseas.
Struck in silver or bronze, the medal features the left-facing, crowned effigy of King George V on the obverse, encircled by the Latin legend "GEORGIVS V BRITT : OMN : REX ET IND : IMP :" (George V, King of all the Britons and Emperor of India). On the reverse is Saint George on horseback trampling the eagle shield of the Central Powers—a striking allegorical representation of victory. It is suspended from a distinctive ribbon of orange with white and black stripes.
A particularly notable feature of this medal is its individually impressed naming on the rim. Each recipient’s rank, name, and service unit were officially engraved, making every piece a unique historical artifact tied to a specific individual’s wartime experience.
How do I know these are original WW1 medals?
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
What will my artifact look like?
Your medal will look very similar to the one shown in the photos. There will always be some variety, given our items are unique historical pieces. If for whatever reason you get anything that does not fit this description you are entitled to your money back!
Your order will include:
- One authentic British WW1 War Medal
- Elegant protective case for preservation and display of your artifact
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
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History of the Artifact
Instituted in 1919, the British War Medal was awarded to personnel of the British and Imperial forces who served during the First World War. It stands as one of the key campaign medals issued in recognition of service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918, with eligibility extending to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and associated support roles both at home and overseas.
Struck in silver or bronze, the medal features the left-facing, crowned effigy of King George V on the obverse, encircled by the Latin legend "GEORGIVS V BRITT : OMN : REX ET IND : IMP :" (George V, King of all the Britons and Emperor of India). On the reverse is Saint George on horseback trampling the eagle shield of the Central Powers—a striking allegorical representation of victory. It is suspended from a distinctive ribbon of orange with white and black stripes.
A particularly notable feature of this medal is its individually impressed naming on the rim. Each recipient’s rank, name, and service unit were officially engraved, making every piece a unique historical artifact tied to a specific individual’s wartime experience.
How do I know these are original WW1 medals?
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
What will my artifact look like?
Your medal will look very similar to the one shown in the photos. There will always be some variety, given our items are unique historical pieces. If for whatever reason you get anything that does not fit this description you are entitled to your money back!
Your order will include:
- One authentic British WW1 War Medal
- Elegant protective case for preservation and display of your artifact
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
