United Kingdom. A First War Military Medal, Un-Named United Republic of George with sash and sword

George with sash and sword

but with enough remaining on the reverse for it to be positively identified as a gold grade wound badge

Born on 4 February 1923 in Essen-Werden

This was the first station to be commanded by an officer of the IAF

yellow and white embroidery sewn upon a black wool base with a black cotton mesh backer

United Kingdom. A First War Military Medal, Un-Named United Republic of George with sash and swordGeorge V, Type I in Field Marshall's uniform. In silver, un named, measuring 36. 5 mm in diameter, pitted, bruised, edge nicks, original ribbon with pinback, fair. Footnote: The Military Medal was instituted on March 25, 1916 and was discontinued in 1993, when all ranks became eligible for the Military Cross. It was awarded to other ranks of the Army and Royal Air Force for acts of bravery in the field, the recipients to use the post nominal letters