George Medal

Obverse: Short bust of Queen Elizabeth II, crowned (R) Legend: "ELIZABETH II D:G:BR:OMN:REGINA: F:D:". Reverse: St.George, in classical dress and haloed, mounted an a rearing horse, slays the dragon with a lance. Legend: "THE GEORGE MEDAL". Inscription on edge: "ANDREW MCLENNAN REID". Suspended by a loop and ring from a red ribbon with five narrow blue stripes. In box of issue.

Object Details

ID: MED0464
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Gallantry award
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Gray, G. K.
Date made: ca.1953
People: Queen Elizabeth II; Reid, Andrew McLennan
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 37 mm
Parts: George Medal
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