WW2 British War Medal 1939-1945 Miniature

The WW2 British War Medal 1939-1945 Miniature is a scaled version of the campaign medal awarded to British and Commonwealth military personnel who served full-time during the Second World War between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. The miniature replicates the design of the full-sized War Medal, featuring the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse and a lion standing on a double-headed dragon on the reverse, symbolizing victory over the Axis powers. Made from cupro-nickel, the medal measures approximately 18mm in diameter, with a ribbon composed of red, white, and blue stripes. Miniature medals were typically worn on formal occasions and by veterans as part of a group of miniatures. This item provides a representative example of Second World War campaign awards issued to recognize service across all branches of the armed forces, including the Merchant Navy and various civilian organizations that contributed to the war effort.