Military Medal – George VI Second World War Miniature

The Military Medal – George VI Second World War Miniature is a reproduction of the British gallantry medal awarded to warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and other ranks for bravery under fire.

Originally instituted in 1916, the Military Medal continued to recognise individual or associated acts of bravery throughout the Second World War. Recipients included personnel from the British Army and Commonwealth forces serving in campaigns across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Approximately 15,000 Military Medals were awarded during the Second World War, together with 177 first award bars and a single second award bar. Each bar represented a further qualifying act of bravery.

This version features the crowned, left-facing portrait of King George VI with the Second World War inscription including “INDIAE IMP”. The reverse carries the words “FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD” within a laurel wreath, surmounted by the Royal Cypher and crown.

The miniature is worn from the Military Medal’s distinctive dark blue ribbon with central white and crimson stripes.

Key features:

• Miniature reproduction of the Military Medal
• George VI Second World War portrait and inscription
• Traditional “For Bravery in the Field” reverse
• Supplied with the correct Military Medal ribbon
• Suitable for miniature medal groups and professional mounting
• Relevant to British and Commonwealth Second World War service