WW1 Medals - issued to F B Davies

Subcollections
Overview

Three WW1 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 these medals are as below;

Item 1 - STAR SERVICE MEDAL 1914-1915 is a four-pointed star, bronze, ensigned with crown. A metal ring to attach ribbon, which has the red, white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes.
Front of medal: The uppermost point of the star is replaced by a royal crown. The center features two crossed Gladius Roman swords with blades pointing upward. The swords are overlaid with a wreath of oak leaves. A central scroll is placed horizontally across the crossed blades.

Item 2 - BRITISH WAR MEDAL 1914-1920 is silver and round with large clip attached on the top of the ribbon with the colours of blue, orange, white, and black.
Front of medal: a bareheaded effigy of King George V.
Back of medal: a naked St George is depicted riding a horse, advancing to the right, holding a short sword. The horse is shown trampling over the Prussian eagle shield, along with the emblems of death (a skull and cross-bones). Above the scene is the risen sun of victory.

Item 3 - VICTORY MEDAL 1914-1918 is bronze and round with ring to attach ribbon of yellow, red, green, blue, and 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.
Front of medal: A winged, draped figure of Victory. Her left arm is extended outwards, and her right hand holds a palm branch. She stands with her feet together, looking directly forward, with a stark, plain background.
Back of medal: The entire inscription is surrounded by a laurel wreath, which is a traditional symbol of victory.

Historical information

The 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 personnel as a means to display their medals on the chests.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2019.193
Item type
Medals
Objects
Material
Fabrics
Metal
Inscriptions and markings

Item 1:
Front: '1914-15. GV'
Back: '1250 Pte F.B. Davies 32 BN A.I.F'

Item 2:
Front: ' GEORGIVIS.V.BRIT.OMN:REX ET IND:IMP:'
Back: "1914-1918"

Item 3:
Front: (no inscription)
Back: 'The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1918'

Contextual information

Full Name: Ferrand Bushfield Davies
Service Number: 1250
Rank: Private
Unit: 32nd Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force (AIF)
Born: 28 February 1893
Birthplace: Busselton, Western Australia
Died: 16 January 1971

World War I medals, often awarded as a "Trio" (Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal), recognized service, campaigns, and bravery for Imperial forces, including Australians:
(A) Star Medal (1914–1915): Awarded to personnel who served in a theatre of war between August 5, 1914, and December 31, 1915.
(B) British War Medal (1914–1920): A silver medal awarded for service, featuring St. George on horseback.
(C) Victory Medal (1914–1919): An Allied medal with a rainbow ribbon symbolizing the "Great War for Civilisation".

Keywords
Victory Medallion Ww1
Ww1 Medals
1914-15 Star Medal
British War Medal
Place made
Australia
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, F B Davies.

Aesthetic: War medals have strong aesthetic appeal with their intact ribbons.

Social: War medals have a strong significance - they are 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
Last modified
Sunday, 10 May, 2026
Completeness
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Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

WW1 War Medals
Front of panel: WW1 War Medals
WW1 War Medals back
Back of panel: WW1 War Medals

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