Historical information

This medal was awarded to Leah Rosenthal (Alfred Hospital trained nurse)who served with Queen Alexandra's Nursing Service Reserve in France during World War 1

Significance

Of significance to the AHNL as the recipient had trained at the Alfred Hospital, graduating in 1904

Physical description

Round bronze medal with attached ring and ribbon. The front of the medal displays a full-length winged figure (Victory) holding a palm leaf in her right hand. The ribbon has vertical stripes of red yellow, green,blue and violet from centre outwards. Has been mounted on a card along with the recipients 1914-1915 Military Star and British War Medal

Inscriptions & markings

The reverse side bears the inscription "THE GREAT /WAR FOR/CIVILISATION/1914-1919" within a laurel wreath