WW1 British BEF Victory Medal Full Size 35858 DVR. H.R. Marrion RA

The WW1 British BEF Victory Medal Full Size 35858 DVR. H.R. Marrion RA is an original campaign medal issued to commemorate service in the First World War. The medal consists of a bronze disc, 36mm in diameter, featuring a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse carries the inscription “The Great War for Civilisation 1914–1919.” The ribbon is two rainbow shades with the red in the center. This example is impressed on the edge with the recipient’s details: “35858 DVR. H.R. Marrion. RA,” indicating Driver H.R. Marrion of the Royal Artillery. Victory Medals were awarded to those who served in the armed forces during the war, and were commonly issued in conjunction with the British War Medal. This piece provides a tangible link to the experiences of British Expeditionary Force personnel during WW1 and is of interest to collectors of military history and medals awarded for service in major conflicts.