The British War Medal was instituted to record the successful conclusion of the First World War, but it was later extended to cover the period 1919-1920 and service in mine clearing at sea as well as participation in operations further afield. Some…
Reverse of HCC00179 - The British War Medal was instituted to record the successful conclusion of the First World War, but it was later extended to cover the period 1919-1920 and service in mine clearing at sea as well as participation in operations…
Admiral of the Fleet John Rushworth Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe, GCB OM GCVO SGM (5 December 1859 – 20 November 1935) was a Royal Navy officer. He fought in the Egyptian war and the Boxer Rebellion and commanded the Grand Fleet at the Battle of…
Robert Raike founded the first Sunday School in 1780. To celebrate its centenary, it appears that this medal was struck for general use and the name of Chapel/Church stamped onto it. This example is from Birchcliffe Baptist Chapel, Hebden Bridge. …
Reverse of 00179 - French War Cross - Croix De Guerre 1914-1918. The Medal Marked Republique Francaise 1914-1918 with Ribbon. Donated by Richard Baldwin