Historical information

The Military Medal was awarded for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty under fire.

Physical description

Circular medal, single suspension bar.
Obverse - head of GVR -georgivs v britt oan rex et ind imp.
Reverse - laurel wreath outer edge;kings crown GVR cypher "for bravery in the field"
Rim: 833 CPL JS PHILLIPS 138 HV BY RGA

Inscriptions & markings

833 CPL JS PHILLIPS 138 HV BY RGA