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Medal - Mounted medals - 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Australia Service Medal [WWII six], unknown

  • Array of six World War Two medals mounted together on a long pin. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star and Pacific Star are all made from yellow copper zinc alloy, with somewhat sharp 6 points. They each have a central textured design. The Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45 and Australia Service Medal made from nickel-silver, the fronts have various central and textured designs. Their ribbons are tactile, in various colours including dark blue, red, pale blue, white, green, yellow, pale green, royal blue and black.

    202602004

Historical information

Medals mounted together on a large badge awarded to WWII serving nurse Lesla Meddy Blanshard. The medals are: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Australia Service Medal [WWII six].

Physical description

Array of six World War Two medals mounted together on a long pin. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star and Pacific Star are all made from yellow copper zinc alloy, with somewhat sharp 6 points. They each have a central textured design. The Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45 and Australia Service Medal made from nickel-silver, the fronts have various central and textured designs. Their ribbons are tactile, in various colours including dark blue, red, pale blue, white, green, yellow, pale green, royal blue and black. All medals are attached to a copper coloured metal bar and pin with a fabric tag reading 'INCE Bros., Tailors Melbourne'.

Inscriptions & markings

'VFX 59694 / L. M. BLANSHARD' [Stamped or engraved on the back or bottom edge of each star and medal]

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