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Mint:
London
Ruler:
George V (1910-36)
Artist:
Saulles, George W. de
Ruler:
GEORGIUS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND IMP:
(With the title of)
The Distinguished Conduct Medal was instituted in particular recognition of the gallant exploits of soldiers serving in the Crimea, but was awarded for distinguished conduct in later conflicts too; it was discontinued only in 1993.
Precise dating of this medal is difficult, beyond the fact that it is an issue of George V's reign. The recipient was Private J. Miller of the 6th Somerset Light Infantry, and it is likely that he was awarded the medal for actions in the Great War. It was acquired by Lester Watson at some point before 1928.
History note: Gift of L. Hoyt Watson; ex Lester Watson Collection, acquired before 1928
Given by Lester Watson through Cambridge in America, 2009
Diameter: 35.9 mm
Weight: 35.19 g
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Watson, Lester
Production date: AD 1916
Inscription present: Bust of George facing left
Inscription present: Inscription
Accession number: CM.1195-2009
Primary reference Number: 141289
Watson Catalogue: 84
Ordering: M-0078
Previous object number: LW.0078
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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