WWII 1939-45 War Medal Replica

Commemorating all who served during the Second World War, this replica medal honours the WWII 1939-45 War Medal. Instituted on August 16, 1945, the 1939-45 War Medal was bestowed upon all full-time armed forces personnel for service from September 3, 1939 to September 2, 1945, irrespective of where they were serving.

Obverse: The crowned portrait of wartime leader, King George VI
Reverse: A lion (representing Britain) standing on the body a two-headed dragon (representing the Axis Powers)
Designer: Edward Carter Preston
Dimensions: 36mm in diameter
Ribbon: Red, white and blue, representing the colours of the Union Jack