Can you trace WW1 medals?

Medal Tracker Token Publishing Ltd (the guys behind UK magazine Medal News) have an online medal finding service called Medal Tracker. With the Medal Tracker anyone can upload details of the medals they are looking for and medal dealers around the country can check in and see if they have anything in their stock.

What are the 3 WW1 medals?

Pip, Squeak and Wilfred are the affectionate names given to the three WW1 campaign medals — The 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal respectively. These medals were primarily awarded to the Old Contemptibles ( B.E.F. ).

Did everyone in WW1 get a Victory Medal?

The Victory Medal was issued to all those who received the 1914 Star or the 1914-15 Star, and to most of those who were awarded the British War Medal. It was never awarded on its own.

Are WW1 medals valuable?

For instance, over 365,000 1914 Star medals have been awarded since 1914. This means there are still plenty of them around. They are still valuable, but might not fetch as much as a rarer medal such as the Victoria Cross Medal, which has only been awarded 1,358 times so it will be more valuable.

Can I claim my grandfather’s ww1 medals?

If you’re applying for someone else’s medal If the veteran has died, you must be the official next of kin. The general rules for the official next of kin are: the person’s spouse or civil partner has the first claim to the medal, and then the eldest child. if there’s no spouse or child, the parent is entitled to apply.

How do I find out what medals my father was awarded?

The general public may also purchase a copy of the veteran’s OMPF to determine the awards due and obtain the medals from a commercial source. Individuals can request information on military service medals, decorations and awards online: https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/awards-and-decorations.

How do you identify war medals?

A clasp with the name of the theatre or action for which the award is made is presented with the medal. Look closely at the outside edge or the back of your medal. If it is the original medal it will generally have some identifying information inscribed – their name, rank or service number.

Which war medals are worth money?

Medals such as the 1939-1945 Star and the War Medal issued to a huge number of servicemen at the time are relatively common and therefore not hugely valuable. American military medals such as the Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross (awarded for actions on D-Day) can also be very valuable.

What is the rarest medal?

The Victoria Cross is the ‘holy grail’ for medal collectors because there are only 1,357 in existence. Bearing the inscription ‘For valour’ and known as a VC, this medal was first awarded for ‘conspicuous bravery’ in 1856 and later backdated to the Crimean war of 1854.

How do I find out what medals My grandad was awarded Australia?

To ascertain what medals a Veteran was issued, you can access their service record which is held at the National Archives of Australia. These are available at the ‘Discovering ANZAC’s’ website.

How do I find my Australian war medals?

Look closely at the outside edge or the back of your medal. If it is the original medal it will generally have some identifying information inscribed – their name, rank or service number. For Australian Forces they were general impressed or engraved around the edge of the circular medals or on the back for the Stars.

What was the military medal awarded for in ww1?

Bravery
Instituted on 25th March 1916 (and backdated to 1914). The Military Medal was awarded to other ranks of the British Army and Commonwealth Forces. It was an award for gallantry and devotion to duty when under fire in battle on land. On the reverse of the medal is inscribed “For Bravery in the Field”.

How can I find out where my grandfather served in WW1?

You can find veterans’ military service records from World War I to the present from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). The NPRC houses many types of records, including Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF).

How do I find my Australian relatives war medals?

Apply online using the Defence Medals Application Form, select Replacement Medals as the Application Type. You can apply for a list of the previously issued awards of deceased relatives who served with Australian forces since World War One. This can be done through the Defence Medals Online Application Form.

How do I find out what military medals My dad had?

Individuals can request information on military service medals, decorations and awards online: https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/awards-and-decorations.

What medals did Australians receive in WW1?

During the First World War, Australians were awarded Imperial campaign medals and were issued the Victory Medal received by British personnel. A total of six medals were issued for the Great War: The 1914 Star, the 1914-1915 Star, the British War Medal 1914-1920, the Mercantile Marine Medal, the Victory Medal, and the Anzac Commemorative Medal.

Where can I find medals and badges issued for WW1?

Registers of medals and badges issued for the First and Second World Wars are held in the Melbourne office of the National Archives of Australia (series MT1384/2). To gain access to these registers, contact the archives.

What is a World War I campaign medal?

This campaign medal was awarded to those who served with either the British or Indian Expeditionary Force in France or Belgium between the outbreak of war in August 1914 and 22-23 November 1914.

How do I find out what medals someone has won in Australia?

Honours & awards – AWM To find medals awarded to Australians, go to the Australian War Memorial website and type the words honours and awards in the search box. This gives you a list of people and their awards.