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Ruler:
George VI (1936-52)
Ruler:
GEORGIUS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP.
(With the title of)
Artist:
Paget, T. H.
Artist:
Parker, H. Wilson
History note: Ex coll. Hugh Kenneth Lapage, to whom awarded 1946.
Image(height): 11 mm
Image(width): 16 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by Surr, Gillian, Mrs
1946 - 1952
Fifteenth of a group of 16
Object composed of silk ribbon
Accession number: CM.7109-2007c
Primary reference Number: 167492
British Battles and Medals (7): 140
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Defence Medal, 1939-45" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/167492 Accessed: 2024-12-18 12:51:39
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