British War Medal 1939–1945

The War Medal 1939-1945 is a campaign medal established by the United Kingdom on 16 August 1945 for award to Commonwealth citizens who had served at least 28 days full-time in the armed forces or merchant navy between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.

The ribbon colours of red, white and blue represent the colours of the Union Flag.

The medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse.

The reverse has a lion standing on a double-headed dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945.