PREPARE FOR WAR"

Key Features

The medal was instituted to obviate the need for an exchange of medals between the allies

King George V authorised the issue of a clasp 5TH AUG - 22ND NOV 1914 for any soldier who came under enemy fire or within range of enemy mobile artillery in France or Belgium between the 5 August and 22 November 1914

This is awarded for a significant achievement or outstanding service to the community

Royal Navy Long Service Miniature Medal GV Admirals Uniform Campaign_South Atlantic PREPARE FOR WAR"Instituted on 24th August 1831. This version was the first type awarded during George V's reign. The qualifying period was 15 years. A bar for an additional period of 15 years was instituted by George V