*British, WW1, Victory Medal with Orginal Ribbon – Named 2125 Pte A. McClelland, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment*
An original First World War British Victory Medal, correctly impressed on the rim to: “2125 PTE. A. MC CLELLAND. L. N. LAN. R.”
The medal is struck in bronze and retains its original suspension ring and ribbon. The obverse features the classical winged figure of Victory holding a palm branch and extending her arm in triumph. The reverse bears the inscription: “THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914–1919” within a wreath. The medal is correctly mounted on its original rainbow-coloured ribbon, representing the Allied nations of the First World War.
The impressed naming identifies the recipient as Private A. McClelland, service number 2125, of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
Approx. Measurements – Diameter: 36 mm.
History Note:
The Victory Medal (Inter-Allied Victory Medal) was instituted in 1919 and awarded to all Allied servicemen who served in a recognised theatre of war during the First World War. Each Allied nation issued a medal of similar design featuring the winged figure of Victory and mounted on the distinctive rainbow ribbon.
British examples were issued to personnel who entered a theatre of war between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. The medal was never awarded alone; recipients were also entitled to the British War Medal, and those who served in the early stages of the conflict often also received the 1914 Star or 1914–15 Star.
The naming on the rim identifies the recipient as Private Albert McClelland, service number 2125, who served in the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, a regiment that saw extensive action on the Western Front, including major engagements such as Ypres, the Somme, Arras and Passchendaele. The official Medal Index Card confirms that Private Albert McClelland served overseas with the British Expeditionary Force in 1914, with entitlement to the British War Medal and Victory Medal, his medals being administratively processed in September 1920 confirming active service overseas during the war.
*Condition*
A genuine period example showing honest service wear and patina to the bronze surface. The rim naming remains clear and legible. The medal retains its suspension ring and an original style ribbon, which shows light wear and fraying consistent with age. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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