WW1 Medals

WW1 Medals

There were five campaign medals available for individuals who saw service in the First World War. An individual, male or female, could be issued with a maximum of three of these medals, although there are a small number of exceptions to the rule.

Service medals were issued automatically to other ranks, but officers or their next of kin had to apply for them. Medals were impressed with the name of the recipient and usually included some or all of the following: service number, rank, first name or initial, surname and military unit (Regiment or Corps). This was either on the rim of the medal or in the case of a star, on the reverse.

In addition to the five campaign medals a badge was available to officers and men who had been honorably discharged or had retired as a result of sickness or wounds from war service.

Below are the medals that my grandpa achieved in the war. I am going to use these to put on my brother as a flash back.

 The first star is the 1939-1945 Star

The second star is the France and Germany star

The first round medal is The Defence Medal

The second round medal is the 1939-1945 Medal