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WW2 British War Medal 1939 – 1945, Unmarked, Variation Suspension On The Backside |
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1BM-1. The front of the medal depicts a profile of George VI and is circumscribed, “GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: ONM: REX ET INDIAE IMP:,” and has an overall matte silver finish, which is lightly worn, lightly aged and has an overall matte silver finish, which is light to moderately aged, lightly worn and slightly tarnished. The backside depicts a triumphant lion standing on a two headed “bird/animal: and has the date 1939-1945. The red, blue and white striped ribbon is clean; it’s very lightly aged and the colors have very slightly dulled over the years; the ribbon is attached to the medal by a horizontal suspension bar. The top edge of the ribbon is slipped through, and sewn onto, a heavy cast brass suspension device that has a thin wire attaching pin and a cast brass pin catch; the suspension device has a tab on the bottom edge, which would allow the medal to be attached to a multi ribbon bar. Vg. $29.00 SOLD |
| WW2 British Defense Medal 1939 – 1945, Unmarked, Variation Attaching Device | |
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1BM-2. The front of the medal depicts a profile of George VI and is circumscribed, “GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: ONM: REX F: D: IND: IMP.” The reverse exhibits an embossed design of a British Kings Crown above a small oak tree between two rampant lions/griffins; the design is circumscribed The Defense Medal 1039 – 1945.” The front and backside of the medal have an overall matte silver finish, which is moderately worn, lightly aged and have light to moderate, scuffs, scratches, as well as tiny nicks and dings associated with light handling and use; there are minor spots of tarnish on each side. The green ribbon has two thin black stripes with an orange central stripe; the ribbon is very lightly aged with slight wear; there are some light fold creases and a very light water mark; the ribbon is attached to the medal by a horizontal suspension bar. Overall about Vg. $29.00 SOLD |
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