WW1 British BEF War Medal Full Size Named Capt. P.A. Byrne DSO RFA

The WW1 British BEF War Medal Full Size Named Capt. P.A. Byrne DSO RFA is an original campaign service medal awarded for participation in the First World War. This particular example is named to Captain P.A. Byrne, who served with distinction in the Royal Field Artillery and was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Order. The medal is full size, consistent with official issue, and bears the standard design featuring the effigy of King George V on the obverse and St. George on horseback on the reverse. The rim of the medal is impressed with the recipient’s name, rank, and unit, confirming its authenticity and individual attribution. The British War Medal was awarded to personnel of the British and Imperial forces who served in operational theatres during the conflict. Such medals are significant for research and historical reference, offering insight into personal military service within the British Expeditionary Force during World War I.