Original WWI medal pair awarded to the same soldier, Manchester Regiment
Key Information:
Country: Great Britain
Period: World War I
Set: Pair (2 medals), same naming on rims
Named To: 302251 PTE. H. PARNELL MANCH. R.
British War Medal 1914–1918: Diameter approx. 36.20 mm
Victory Medal: Diameter approx. 36.30 mm
Ribbons: Included (period type for Victory Medal shows wear)
All dimensions are approx.
For condition, please refer to the pictures.
Medal Design:
British War Medal:
Obverse: King George V
Reverse: St. George on horseback
Victory Medal:
Obverse: Winged Victory
Reverse: “THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914–1919”
Condition:
Both medals show age-appropriate wear, patina, and handling marks. Naming on rims is clear and fully readable. Victory Medal ribbon shows fraying and wear. No cleaning performed.
Please refer to the pictures.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This is an original World War I pair awarded to a single soldier of the Manchester Regiment – Private H. Parnell, service number 302251. Medal pairs named to the same individual are increasingly scarce and sought after by collectors of British military history. Represents the full entitlement for many soldiers who served overseas during WWI.
Summary:
An authentic WWI British War Medal and Victory Medal pair named to 302251 PTE. H. PARNELL MANCH. R. Ideal for collectors of British, Manchester Regiment, or First World War militaria.
Please refer to the pictures.