George Medal
Obverse: Short bust of Queen Elizabeth II, crowned (R) Legend: "ELIZABETH II D:G:BR:OMN:REGINA: F:D:". Reverse: St.George, in classical dress and haloed, mounted an a rearing horse, slays the dragon with a lance. Legend: "THE GEORGE MEDAL". Inscription on edge: "ANDREW MCLENNAN REID". Suspended by a loop and ring from a red ribbon with five narrow blue stripes. In box of issue.
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Object Details
ID: | MED0464 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Gallantry award |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Gray, G. K. |
Date made: | ca.1953 |
People: | Queen Elizabeth II; Reid, Andrew McLennan |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | 37 mm |
Parts: | George Medal |