United Kingdom. A First War Military Medal, Un-Named United Republic of Upon his arrival in England

Upon his arrival in England

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measuring 95 mm (w) x 62 mm (h)

bronze gilt on metal

A circular medal constructed of silvered metal alloy with nine points

United Kingdom. A First War Military Medal, Un-Named United Republic of Upon his arrival in EnglandGeorge V, Type I in Field Marshall's uniform. In silver, un named, measuring 36. 5 mm in diameter, pitted, bruised, edge nicks, original ribbon with pinback, fair. Footnote: The Military Medal was instituted on March 25, 1916 and was discontinued in 1993, when all ranks became eligible for the Military Cross. It was awarded to other ranks of the Army and Royal Air Force for acts of bravery in the field, the recipients to use the post nominal letters