War Medal 1939-45

Obverse: Head of King George VI. Legend: "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR: OMN:REX:F:D:INDIAE:IMP". Reverse: A lion standing (L) on a prostrate dragon, its right paw resting on the latter's head. Inscription above: "1939-1945". Ribbon missing. Awarded to Lieut Philip Gordon Lee DSC, RNVR.

Object Details

ID: MED1039
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Metcalfe, Percy; Carter-Preston, Edward
Events: World War II, 1939-1945
Date made: ca.1945
People: King George VI; Lee, Philip Gordon,
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36 mm