A contemporary miniature of the Military Medal (MM) as issued during the reign of King George VI (1938–1948). The MM was awarded to non-commissioned officers and other ranks of the British and Commonwealth forces for acts of bravery in the field, and was one of the most widely recognised gallantry awards of the Second World War.
Description
This miniature medal follows the standard wartime and immediate post-war design features:
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Form: Circular silvered miniature medal.
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Obverse: Effigy of King George VI facing left, typically bearing the legend:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP: -
Reverse: The classic MILITARY MEDAL design with the crowned royal cypher above a scroll inscribed FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD.
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Ribbon: Dark blue with three red and white stripes evenly spaced, matching the full-size pattern.
As a contemporary miniature, this is a private-purchase or jeweller-produced piece rather than a period-official government issue, but it remains fully correct in pattern for mess dress or group mounting.
Approximate Specifications
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Material: Silvered metal
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Diameter: ~18mm
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Ribbon Width: 16mm
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Suspension: Ornate bar with swivel suspender mount
Condition
Well-struck with crisp detail; ribbon remains clean and correctly patterned.
MYB55
