British, WW1, Four Medals to 343014 Frederick Reeves Chief Ships Cook (CK. SH. CK.) Royal Navy, Great War Medal, Long Service Good Conduct Medal HMS Vincent, 1914-15 Star, and Victory Medal, with ribbons, Unmounted
*British, WW1, Four Medals to 343014 Frederick Reeves Chief Ships Cook (CK. SH. CK.) Royal Navy, Great War Medal, Long Service Good Conduct Medal HMS Vincent, 1914-15 Star, and Victory Medal, with ribbons, Unmounted*
Great War Medal
The British War Medal, awarded to those who served in World War I between August 5, 1914, and November 11, 1918, featured King George V on the obverse and St. George defeating Prussianism on the reverse. About 6.39 million Silver versions and 110,000 Bronze versions were awarded.
The Long Service Good Conduct Medal
The Long Service Good Conduct Medal, King George V Version 1, was given to personnel with fifteen years of service and three good conduct badges.
HMS Vincent served as flagship during the Battle of Jutland. The battle was fought on 31 May and 1 June 1916 in the North Sea near Jutland, Denmark. It is reported she engaged a German battleship, fired 98 x 12in rounds and received no damage. Following the battle she was transferred to the 4th Battle Squadron in June 1916.
1914–15 Star
The 1914–15 Star, awarded to officers and men who served in any theatre of World War I during 1914 and 1915, was never given alone and was accompanied by the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
The Victory Medal
The Victory Medal, featuring Victory on the front and the inscription ‘The Great War for Civilization 1914-1919’ on the back, was awarded to those who received the 1914 Star or the 1914–15 Star, and most recipients of the British War Medal. Service eligibility involved entering any theater of war between August 5, 1914, and November 11, 1918, with approximately 5.7 million medals issued.
*Condition*
Good used condition. the ribbons all show signs of wear and tear. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
