WW1 WAR MEDALS

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Overview

Three WW1 war medals on individual ribbons and joined at the back with a wide band and pin attached with thread that were awarded to Private FB Davies. Details of the 3 medasl are as below;

a) Star Service Medal 1914-1915 is a star shaped bronze with crown and ring to attach ribbon, which has the red, white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes.
b) 1914-18 War Medal is a round, silver with large clip attached on the top of the ribbon of blue, yellow ,white, black
c) Victory Medal is bronze with ring to attach ribbon of yellow, red, green, blue, violet. The ribbon has a 'two rainbow ' design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stipe where both rainbows meet.

Historical information

The 1914-1915 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915.

The British War Medal is a campaign medal of the United Kingdom, which was awarded to officers and men of Britain and the Imperial forces for service in WW1.

The Victory Medal was authorised in 1919 to commemorate the victory of the Allied forces over the Central powers. Each Nation used the standard ribbon but used different designs on the medal to reflect national identity and custom. The Victory Medal was awarded to prescribe classes of persons who entered a theatre of war on duty between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918.Australians were awarded the medal issued by Great Britain.

The band adjoining the ribbons was issued to personal as a means to display their medals on the chests.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2019.193a,b,c,d

Item type

Objects

Inscriptions and markings

a) front: The four-pointed star is bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The observe has crossed gladius, overlaid with a oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-1915 is centrally placed across the crossed blades.
Back: limited view shows ' 1250 Pte F.B. Davies 32 BN A.I.F'
b) Front: side view of George V facing left with the inscription around the edge ' GEORGIVIS.V.BRIT.OMN:REX ET IND:IMP:'
Back: (limited view display a horse)
c) Front: winged figure of victory on the observe.
Back (limited view displays ' The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1918' surrounded by a laurel wreath.

Contextual Information

These medals were issues to Busselton born Private FB Davies of 32 Battalion AIF

Keywords

Victory Medallion Ww1

Ww1 Medals

Statement of significance

Historic: the collection of medals reflects the level of commitment by Ted Davies and others from country towns who travelled overseas to fight for Australia as volunteer in WW1.
Provenance: The War Medals have a provenance to E.F.Davies and his father
Aesthetic: War medlas have strong aesthetic appeal with their intact ribbons
Social: War medals has a strong significance as an example of the commitment made by Australians during the 'call for arms'

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Busselton Historical Society

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