Historical information

Medals were all awarded to soldiers returning from active service that identifies campaigns in which they served.
Awarded to George Bailey Jackson No 2172 AIF.
Refer 3446P for his Service details.

Physical description

Set of 3 WW1 service medals court mounted.
1. The 1914-15 Star - Red, white & blue ribbon with gold medal, star shaped, crown on top and crossed swords.
2. British War Medal 1914-1920. Orange ribbon with blue and white edges. King George on front of round silver medal, and mounting horse on back.
3. The Victory Medal. Purple, green, yellow and red ribbon, gold circular medal with angel on front. Inscription on back. Brass pin on back of blue velvet mount.

Inscriptions & markings

1. 1914 Star has year 1914-15 Inscribed.
2. British War Medal - Inscribed "Georg IVS Britt. OMN: REX ET IND: IMP.
3. Victory Medal - on back -"The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919.
The name, rank & unit of the soldier is also stamped on each medal.