Military Medal GV - Field Marshals Bust Collection_Generals & Soldiers The reverse depicts the bow

The reverse depicts the bow of a vessel within a laurel wreath

The miniature is worn from its distinctive yellow ribbon with two dark green stripes

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helmet and charging horses and soldiers going to war

Military Medal GV - Field Marshals Bust Collection_Generals & Soldiers The reverse depicts the bowInstituted on 25th March 1916 for rewarding acts of bravery not sufficient to merit the award of the DCM, it was backdated to recognise acts from the outbreak of the First World War. In June 1916 it was extended to women two such awards being made for the Easter rising in Dublin that same year. Approximately 115,600 medals were awarded during the First World War together with 5796 first bars, 180 second bars and one third bar. Awards were made after