War Medal 1939-1945, George VI British Issue

Obverse

Crowned head of King George VI facing left.
Initials of designer below the truncation.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:

Translation: George VI by the grace of God King of Great Britain and Emperor of India

Designer: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

A lion standing on the body of a double-headed dragon. The dragon's heads are those of an eagle and a dragon to signify the principal occidental and oriental enemies. At the top, just right of centre are the dates 1939/1945 in two lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1939
1945

Translation: The years 1939 and 1945 represent the start and end of the Second World War.

Designer: Edward Carter Preston

Weight: 32.28g

Dimensions: 36x50mm

These were issued by the Royal Mint and presented to those who served in the UK Armed Forces for at least 28 days during WWII.