Historical information

Awarded to 168 CSMjr F.T Brent, 6th Australian Infantry, 'for capturing a string of strong posts on the 20 September 1917'. Commonwealth Gazette 27 June 1918. CSM Brent enlisted 20 August 1914. Returned to Australia 10 May 1919

Physical description

Circular medal with a single suspension bar.
Obverse - left profile of GvR and 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX: ET IND: IMP: around inside edge
Reverse - 'FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD'
Rim - '168 C.S.Mjr F.T. BRENT 6/Aust Inf'
Ribbon - maroon/blue/maroon approx 70mm stapled through suspender
Diameter - 36mm

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse - left profile of GvR and 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX: ET IND: IMP: around inside edge
Reverse - 'FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD'
Rim - '168 C.S.Mjr F.T. BRENT 6/Aust Inf'