WW1 British BEF Victory Medal 45164 Pte. F.W. Gurr Loyal Lancashire Full Size

The WW1 British BEF Victory Medal 45164 Pte. F.W. Gurr Loyal Lancashire, Full Size, is an original First World War campaign medal. Issued to Private F.W. Gurr, service number 45164, who served with the Loyal Lancashire Regiment, this medal was awarded to British and Allied military personnel in recognition of their service during the conflict from 1914 to 1918. The medal is crafted from bronze and features the winged figure of Victory on the obverse side. The reverse is inscribed with “The Great War for Civilisation 1914–1919.” Pte. Gurr’s service details are impressed along the rim, providing a tangible historical link to the individual recipient. This full-size medal was originally worn on a rainbow-colored silk ribbon, signifying the Allied nations’ unity. The Victory Medal was typically awarded alongside the British War Medal to those who entered a theatre of war during the eligible period.