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Originally Posted by janwhin
Not being familiar with World War 1 Medals, is the second one the Victory Medal and is the horse stamping on a shield bearing the German Imperial Eagle with a skull and cross bones to the side?
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"British War Medal" on the left in silver with King George bust & horse, "Victory Medal" on the right in gilt bronze, with the angel (or 'Victory' herself to be more accurate)
You are right with the symbolism on the reverse of the British War Medal, the horse is trampling the shield of the Central Powers representing their defeat.
The recipient details are also stamped into the rim.
