Historical information

Victory Medal authorised 1919 to Commemorate Victory of Allied Forces over central powers in WW1.
British War Medal authorised 1919 by King George to Army, Navy and Mercantile Marine.
Items in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.

Physical description

Set of medals in split plastic pockets.
1. Victory Medal - Brass coloured medal with the Goddess Victoria on one side and inscription on the other. Round clasp on top with multi coloured ribbon attached.
2. British War Medal 1914-20. One side picture of man on a horse with 1914-1918 written on sides. Silver in colour with ribbon clasp on top. Ribbon colours are light blue, dark blue, white and orange. Other side picture of King George.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Inscribed "The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1918".