What information is on a ww1 medal card?

These were called Medal Index Cards (MICs). These documents record the medals that men and women who served in the First World War were entitled to claim and include information like: a soldier’s name, regimental numbers, ranks and units — compiled with reference to the service and discharge papers.

How do you know if a war medal is real?

If the ribbon is present, it should be made of cotton. You can check by burning a thread to check for flammability or examining the ribbon under a black ultraviolet light. Man-made fabrics will glow brightly; cotton will not. Finally, take a hard look at all aspects of the medal with a loop or magnifying glass.

What are the First World War medals index cards?

These records are index cards created by the Army Medal Office towards the end of the First World War. They record the medals that men and women who served in the First World War were entitled to claim. There are over 5 million cards, held in series WO 372. Most of the cards are for soldiers in the British Army.

What are the different types of WW1 medals?

Some of the most popular include Pip, Squeak and Wilfred (the affectionate names given to the three WW1 campaign medals from the United Kingdom: The 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal), the French and Belgian War Crosses, and the German Iron Cross, Wound Badge and the Hindenburg Cross.

What was the first Service Medal in WW1?

The first official service medal for soldiers of Imperial Germany who had taken part in the war was the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg. The government of Nazi Germany declared the award as the only official service decoration of the First World War.

When was the British War Medal awarded?

The medal was also awarded for service in Russia (1919-1920) and post-war mine clearance in the North Sea (1918-1919). British War Medal was awarded to both servicemen and civilians that either served in a theater of war, or rendered service overseas between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918.