Historical information
HYAMS, Frederick 17892
Physical description
The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance.
The medal is cupro-nickel with the effigy of George V on the obverse.
The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal.
Inscriptions & markings
1914-1918
GEORGIVS BRITT OMN:REX ET IND:IMP:
HYAMS, Frederick,
Private 17982
References
- Australian Government Department of Defence Link to the Medal information and link to the detailed description of the order for awarding the medal
