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- In the end, only seven different campaign medals were issued for service in World War One, these being the bronze 1914 and 1 914-18 Star, the Silver British War Medal, the gilt-washed Victory medal, the bronze Mercantile Marine War Medal and the Territorial Force War Meda l.
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First World War Service Medals indicate that the individual served Britain overseas during the war during a particular period or in a particular role. Other types of medals include those awarded for bravery, long service, or a specific type of work.
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- The 1914 Star
- The 1914-15 Star
- The British War Medal, 1914-18
- The Allied Victory Medal
- The Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919
- The Silver War Badge
- Mercantile Marine War Medal
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Pip, Squeak and Wilfred
Pip, Squeak and Wilfred are the affectionate names given to the three WW1 campaign medals — The 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal respectively. These medals were primarily awarded to the Old Contemptibles (B.E.F.). and by convention all three medals are worn together and in the same order from left to right when viewed from the front. The set of three medals or at least the British War Medal and the Victory Medal are the most likely medals to be found among family...
“Mutt and Jeff”
In a similar vein when only the British War Medal and Victory Medal are on display together they are sometimes known as “Mutt and Jeff”.
Established in April 1917. Also known as 'Pip' or the 'Mons Star'. This bronze medal award was authorized by King George V in April 1917 for those who had served in France or Belgium between 5th August 1914 to midnight on 22ndNovember 1914 inclusive. The award was open to officers and men of the British and Indian Expeditionary Forces, doctors and ...
Established in December 1918. Also known as 'Pip'. This bronze medal was authorized in 1918. It is very similar to the 1914 Star but it was issued to a much wider range of recipients. Broadly speaking it was awarded to all who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31stDecember 1915, except those eligible for the 1...
Established on 26thJuly 1919. 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 11thNovember 1918 inclusive. This was later extended to services in Russia, Siberia and some other areas in 19...
Also known as 'Wilfred' It was decided that each of the allies should each issue their own bronze victory medal with a similar design, similar equivalent wording and identical ribbon. The British medal was designed by W. McMillan. The front depicts a winged classical figure representing victory. Approximately 5.7 million victory medals were issued....
Instituted on 26thApril 1920. Only members of the Territorial Force and Territorial Force Nursing Service were only eligible for this medal. They had to have been a member of the Territorial Force on or before 30th September 1914 and to have served in an operational theatre of war outside the United Kingdom between 5th August 1914 and 11thNovember ...
The Silver War Badge was issued on 12thSeptember 1916. The badge was originally issued to officers and men who were discharged or retired from the military forces as a result of sickness or injury caused by their war service. After April 1918 the eligibility was amended to include civilians serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps, female nurses, ...
The medal was established in 1919. The Board of Trade awarded this campaign medal, the Mercantile Marine War Medal, to people who had served in the Merchant Navy and who had made a voyage through a war zone or danger zone during the 1914-1918 war. It was a circular bronze medal. It was 1.42 inches in diameter. On the obverse (front) there was an ef...
Researching Medal Awards
Every individual who served in a theatre of war on active service between 1914 and 1920 was eligible for the award of a campaign medal. For information about the medal records and where you can view them go to our page at: British Army WW1 Medal Records 1914-1920
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Replica Medals & Medal Ribbons
Replacement replica medals, medal ribbons and a replica of the Next of Kin Memorial Plaque can be obtained. A highly recommended specialist military medals company is C & J Medals, based in Reading, Berkshire: Website: www.cjmedals.co.uk
Here are five renowned military medals awarded during World War I, each distinguished honor epitomizing bravery, sacrifice, and heroism (on both sides):
The Distinguished Service Cross- The Silver Star (USA)
- Iron Cross The Iron Cross (EK 1914)
- The Victoria Cross
- The Inter Allied Victory Medal (Great Britain)
- The Military Medal (MM)
- The Distinguished Conduct Medal
- The Military Cross
- British War Medal The 1914-1920 British War Medal
- 1914-15 Star The 1914-15 Star
- The Mercantile Marine War Medal
- The Silver War Badge
- The Memorial Plaque Medallion
- The Florence Nightingale Medal
- The Order of the Red Eagle
- The Military Merit Cross (Prussia)
- The Iron Cross (EK 1813)
- Hindenburg Cross Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 The Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (Hindenburg Cross)
May 30, 2018 · Guide to the orders & Medals awarded in the Great War. The aim of this Medal tutorial is to help aid you with your genealogy search and understanding of the British and Commonwealth Campaign and Gallantry Medals awarded during the Great War of 1914-18.
British WW1 Medals. Hundreds of thousands of men who served with the armed services, some women and some civilians received at least one WW1 medal. There are two main kinds of WW1 medal awards: campaign medals and gallantry or meritorious service awards.
Explore Great Britain military medals, decorations, orders and awards from the Great War period. British badges, ribbons and miniatures from WW1.
Campaign or war medals were awarded to members of the armed services and eligible civilians, for taking part in a campaign or for service in time of war. Awards for service in a particular...
