The products are a World War I War & Victory Medal awarded to 15991 PTE T. Jackson E. SURR.R (per rim incription) and a King George War Medal 1914-1918. Victory Medal "Features the winged figure of Victory on the obverse and the iconic double-rainbow-striped ribbon. The reverse bears the inscription, The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919."
"British War Medal 1914-1918 is a silver campaign medal issued by the United Kingdom to officers an en of the British and Imperial forces for service in World War I. Depicts Saint George naked on horseback, holding a short sword.... Obverse features the effigy of King George V facing left with the inscription GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN:REX ET IND: IMP. On rim: "8197 PTE J.J. Stevens 2 LOND.R."Struck in .925 sterling silver (...approximately 32.95 grams).
The medals are original pieces from the 1920s, reflecting the theme of militaria during that era. Made in Britain, these collectible items hold historical significance as a symbol of honor for a veteran who served in the war or for collectors.
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