DESCRIPTION:
Authentic, period-issued British War Medal 1914–1920 awarded to Royal Air Force serviceman 402769 Private William Henry Adams.
The original impressed edge naming reads:
“402769 PTE. W. H. ADAMS. R.A.F.”
Research matches RAF service number 402769 to William Henry Adams. This is an officially named First World War campaign medal—not a reproduction or modern remake.
The obverse depicts King George V. The reverse shows St. George on horseback, symbolizing victory at the conclusion of the First World War. The medal is the standard silver issue and retains dark natural toning, scratches and honest service wear. The ribbon is present and shows age and wear. Please inspect all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
DETAILS:
• Recipient: William Henry Adams
• Service number: 402769
• Rank shown on medal: Private
• Service: Royal Air Force
• Award: British War Medal 1914–1920
• Metal: Silver
• Original impressed rim naming
• Condition: Issued and worn, with heavy toning and surface wear
• No paperwork, box or additional medals included
The British War Medal was awarded for qualifying wartime service, including overseas service during the First World War. RAF records for men who joined after the RAF’s formation in April 1918 are less completely covered by surviving medal rolls, so no additional personal history is guaranteed beyond the recipient identification supported by the service number.
Guaranteed to be the exact original medal shown in the photographs.
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