WW2 British George Miniature Medal

The WW2 British George Miniature Medal is a reduced-size representation of the George Medal, an award instituted by the United Kingdom in 1940. The full-size George Medal was established to recognize acts of civilian gallantry during the Second World War, particularly for services not in the presence of the enemy. Featuring the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse, the miniature version replicates the design and detail of the original. The reverse depicts St. George slaying the dragon, surrounded by the inscription “THE GEORGE MEDAL.” This miniature medal is typically worn on mess dress or formal occasions when full medals are not appropriate. The medal is suspended from a crimson ribbon with five narrow blue stripes. This item is intended for collectors and those interested in the history of British awards and decorations from the Second World War era.