Original WWI Cased Solid Silver Full Size Military Cross (MC) Gallantry Medal

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Original WWI Cased Solid Silver Full Size Military Cross (MC) Gallantry Medal. These medals are highly sought after and are avidly collected. Description: Ornate silver cross with straight arms terminating in broad finials, suspended from plain suspension bar. Obverse decorated with imperial crowns, with a Royal Cypher to centre. Silk water fleck ribbon, missing its pin back attachment.

Reverse is plain the cases in which it is issued is purple with gold border and Gold Kings Crown to centre, inside beige velvet lining to base and cream silk padded roof. This medal is 100% original and NOT a copy, issued to Officers bravery/Gallantry. The Military Cross (MC) is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and (since 1993) other ranks of the British Armed Forces and used to be awarded to officers of other Commonwealth countries.

The MC is granted in recognition of "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land to all members, of any rank in Our Armed Forces" In 1979, the Queen approved a proposal that a number of awards, including the Military Cross, could be awarded posthumously. No hallmarks present however all Military Crosses were made from Sterling Silver. Of medal excluding ribbon 46mm x 44mm. Light surface marks consistent with age and genuine use to case, in correct working order. Medal in superb condition please see photos for your own judgement. 100% Original not a copy. Maybe a gift for someone special, birthdays , christenings , all occasions, for your own collection maybe. The item "Original WWI Cased Solid Silver Full Size Military Cross (MC) Gallantry Medal" is in sale since Thursday, October 13, 2016. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Other Solid Silver". The seller is "uksilverantiques" and is located in london. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Age: 1900-1940
Composition: Solid Silver