Medal commemorating the declaration of war, 1914

Medal commemorating the declaration of war, 1914. Obverse: A Union Jack with the Royal arms (centre); a beaver above, a kangaroo below. Legend: 'UNITED WE STAND FOR KING AND COUNTRY'. Reverse: Britannia seated (left), a battleship (right). Legend: 'WAR DECLARED AUG 4TH 1914'. Edge milled. Fitted with a loop and ring. Hallmarked.

Object Details

ID: MEC1205
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: World War I, 1914-1918
Date made: 1914
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 26 mm
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