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Medal - George VI War Medal
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1945 |
| Type | Award medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the crowned effigy of King George VI in left-facing profile relief, with the designer's initials 'PM' (Percy Metcalfe) below the neck truncation. The circumferential legend reads 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:' in raised Latin characters. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a lion standing triumphantly atop the prostrate body of a double-headed dragon, symbolising victory over both occidental and oriental enemies. The dates '1939' and '1945', denoting the duration of the Second World War, appear in two lines in the upper right field. The designer's initials 'E.C.R.P.' are visible in the lower left field. |
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