Round (The non-swivelling straight bar suspender is attached to
the medal with a single-toe claw mount)
Technique
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
The obverse shows the crowned effigy of King George VI, facing left and signed `PM`, the initials of designer Percy Metcalfe, below the truncated neck of the effigy. Around the perimeter is the legend `GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:`
Obverse lettering
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE
IMP: (Translation: George VI by the grace of God King of Great Britain and Emperor of India)
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
A lion standing on the body of a double-headed dragon. The dragon`s 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.
Reverse lettering
1939
1945 (Translation: The years 1939 and 1945 represent the start and end of the Second World War.)
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)