Accession Number

992.017.025.004

Description

One silver military medal, 3.6cm in diameter, the coin-like medallion hung from a ribbon passing through a cast double horizontal silver bar (3.7cm L X .8cmH) attached to the top of the medal. The front (obverse) of the medal has the side profile of a clean shaven man with short straight hair wearing a crown (King George VI). Encircling the inside edge in relief in upper-case lettering is, "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:MN:REX F:D:ND:IMP." On the reverse is a crest with a side profile of a male lion standing on top of a creature with two hawk heads, a lion's body and a serpent's tail. Across the top are the years "1939 1945". To the left of the lion in very small letters, "E.C.R:P." The ribbon (15cm L X 3cmW) has horizontal long stripes with outside red coloured bands .5cmW. Inside these are dark blue stripes .5cmW, and a white stripe in the centre with a red coloured stripe (.2cmW) centred on top.

Narrative

This medal is termed "War Medal 1939-45". It was instituted in recognition of service in the world war of 1939-1945.

History of Use

This medal was one of four issued to Robin James Dunsmuir for service in World War W II that are part of this accession. He used them in Victoria until his death in 1990. The medals and accompanying pamphlet were then used by his widow, Kathleen ("Kay") Dunderdale Hall (Mrs. Robin Dunsmuir) until her death in 1992 when her niece gave them to Craigdarroch Castle.

Date

circa 1946

Dimensions

3.6 cm

Material

Metal, silver; Fabric

Technique

Stamped; Cast; Woven

Country of Origin

United Kingdom