NAM.2001-05-191-1

War Medal 1939-45. Awarded to Flt Sgt Earnest Alfred Deverson, Royal Air Force. Has original box with papers. Box also contains a number of medal ribbons, and also original ribbons suggesting that A E Deverson may have also received these awards, including the 1914-15 Star and India General Service Medal 1936-39. This medal is not attached to a ribbon. The obverse depicts the face of King George VI looking left wearing a crown. Inscribed around the perimeter is 'GEORGIVS VI D: G BR: OMN : REX ET INDIAE IMP : ' meaning George VI, by Grace of God, King of all the Britains and Emperor of India in Latin. The makers mark of Percy Metcalfe can be seen under the head of the King on the right hand side with the letters 'PM'. The reverse shows a lion stamping on a dragon highlighting the dominance of the British army over the Axis powers. The dates 1939-1945 are inscribed in the top right of the medal. The initials of designer Edward Carter Preston can be seen to the left of the lion with the letters 'ECRP'. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.

World War Two, Air Operations (1939-1945)