MEDALS AWARDED IN WWI

British Commonwealth War and Campaign Medals
The British War Medal

About this medal
This medal was instituted in 1919 to recognise the successful conclusion of the 1914 - 18 War. Its coverage was later extended to recognise service until 1920, mainly in mine clearing operations at sea.

Clasps and Bars
Rather unusually, no clasps were issued for this medal, although it was originally intended to do so. However, there were so many operational areas and theatres of war to be included, that the proposal was abandoned as impractical.

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