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War Medal
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War Medal |
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Issued to all full-time personnel of the British & Commonwealth forces for 28 days service between September 1939 & September 1945. Civilians who served in operational areas also qualified. The Canadian issue was struck in silver as opposed to cupro-nickel. Only Australian & South African medals were officially named.
World War II Campaign Medals
War Medal | Defence Medal | 1939-45 Star | Africa Star | Atlantic Star | Pacific Star | Aircrew Europe Star | Italy Star | France & Germany Star | Burma Star |