King George V authorised the issue of a clasp 5TH AUG - 22ND NOV 1914 for any soldier who came under enemy fire or within range of enemy mobile artillery in France or Belgium between the 5 August and 22 November 1914

522 Victory medals were awarded and this gives us an idea of the scale of the war which had just been fought

Historical Background

This is the 2nd type MBE awarded from 1936 and is awarded to the present date

Issued to the families of those who died as a result of their wartime service

India General Service Medal Emergency Services Long Service King George V authorised theThe first of four general service medals that would cover minor campaigns in India. Insitutued in 1854 this medal continued with the same young head of Queen Victoria on the obverse for 41 years. A total of 24 four clasps were issued to this medal and the maximum number of clasps know to one medal is seven. Originally issued in silver to all ranks, it was awarded in bronze from 1885 to native support personnel such as bearers, sweepers and drivers.