Mercantile Marine War Medal

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.GBR.0238.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$50-450 USD

  • Bronze Medal Obverse
  • Bronze Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$50-450 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Makers
    Woolwich Arsenal, London
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX IND: IMP: Rev: FOR WAR SERVICE MERCANTILE MARINE 1914-1918 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
  • Size
    36mm
  • Version Remarks
    The value of Bronze Medals issued to foreigners and women are expected to exceed Bronze Medals issued to other recipients.

History


The Mercantile Marine War Medal was issued by the Board of Trade in 1919 to both Officers and men of the Mercantile Marine, otherwise known as the Merchant Navy, who served in at least one voyage through a danger zone during the First World War. While 250 000 Bronze Medals were struck, only 133 135 were issued as many foreign nationals who were entitled to receive the Bronze Medal did not claim them.

A variety of different naming styles were used and unnamed examples are known.

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