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As in the first book, this volume contains contemporary illustrations of the soldiers themselves wearing the badges. Employing the skills of an established writer (and collector) and artist, it provides a unique reference guide for anyone interested in the British Army of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34074206175363,"sku":"9780747810919","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/6285\/4275\/products\/9780747810919.jpg?v=1610108134"},{"product_id":"medal-1939-1945-star-battle","title":"1939-45 Star: Miniature Replica Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis reproduction 1939-1945 Star with a Battle of Britain clasp is made from silver plated lead-free pewter. 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The clasp was only given to RAF crew for action during the Battle of Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer of this item makes a donation from its sale to The Veteran Charities Consortium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e proceeds from this item made by The National Archives go towards supporting the work of The National Archives in preserving the nation’s history including the preservation of military records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34074304675971,"sku":"5032311011920","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/6285\/4275\/products\/5032311011920.jpg?v=1610455366"},{"product_id":"medal-victory-1914-1919-cm","title":"Victory Medal 1914-19: Miniature Replica Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis reproduction Victory medal is made from 22ct gold plated lead-free pewter. 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It is supplied with ribbon in a clear medal wallet and colour header card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note these full size replica medals will not have the same weight, exact finish or detailing as original medals and are suitable for educational purposes, as souvenirs or as basic replacements for missing medals in a set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medal affectionately known as \"Wilfred\" was awarded to all services of the British armed forces that had already received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and to those who received the British War Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer of this item makes a donation from its sale to The Veteran Charities Consortium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e proceeds from this item made by The National Archives go towards supporting the work of The National Archives in preserving the nation’s history including the preservation of military records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34074305298563,"sku":"VM","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/6285\/4275\/products\/5032311025972.jpg?v=1628174254"},{"product_id":"medal-war-1939-45-cmwm","title":"War Medal 1939-45: Miniature Replica Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e This reproduction War Medal is made from silver plated lead-free pewter. It is supplied with ribbon and attached to a card with historical information on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note these replica medals are not the actual size of the original medals awarded and are approximately 2cms in diameter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey do\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e not have the same weight, exact finish or detailing as original medals and are suitable for educational purposes, as souvenirs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe War Medal was awarded to all full time personnel of the armed forces wherever they were serving, so long as they had served for at least 28 days between 3rd September 1939 and 2nd September 1945. A few categories of civilians who had flown in operational theatres also qualified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer of this item makes a donation from its sale to The Veteran Charities Consortium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e proceeds from this item made by The National Archives go towards supporting the work of The National Archives in preserving the nation’s history including the preservation of military records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34074305331331,"sku":"5032311011982","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/6285\/4275\/products\/5032311011982.jpg?v=1596642069"},{"product_id":"medal-war-wwi-full-size-wm","title":"British War Medal: Full Size Replica Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis reproduction British War Medal is made from silver plated lead-free pewter. 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It is supplied with ribbon in a clear medal wallet and colour header card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note these full size replica medals will not have the same weight, exact finish or detailing as original medals and are suitable for educational purposes, as souvenirs or as basic replacements for missing medals in a set.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1914 Star was approved in 1917 for issue to officers and men of the British forces who served in France or Belgium between 5 August and Midnight 22\/23 November 1914. 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A brief introduction to a fascinating subject, this is an ideal reference book for anyone interested in collecting these rare and valuable objects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34074371293315,"sku":"9780747806707","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/6285\/4275\/products\/9780747806707.jpg?v=1610110474"},{"product_id":"victoria-cross-full-size-replica-medal","title":"Victoria Cross: Full Size Replica Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis reproduction Victoria Cross is made from lead-free pewter. It is supplied with ribbon in a clear medal wallet and colour header card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note these full size replica medals will not have the same weight, exact finish or detailing as original medals and are suitable for educational purposes, as souvenirs or as basic replacements for missing medals in a set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe VC was instituted by Royal Warrant on 29 January 1856 to acknowledge the bravery displayed by many soldiers and sailors during the Crimean War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Unlike its predecessors, the new award was open to all ranks and would only be presented for acts of supreme gallantry in the face of the enemy. The decoration takes the form of a cross pattée, bearing a crown surmounted by a lion, with the inscription ‘FOR VALOUR’. This was originally to have been ‘FOR BRAVERY’. 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