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Great War Medals - Cigarette Card set x 90 cards


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I checked; it was instituted in 1922 - as the Allied Subjects Medal. So a puzzle.

How interesting, well at least the dates match, 1922.

I have no idea why the card describes it so, and you have seen it differently. I would have imagined that a large company like Players Cigarettes would have done their homework back in 1927, and if they had got it wrong, no doubt lots of people would have pointed that out to them, and they would have made a correction, and reissued the card with the correct title.

There must be some official website or book, where confirmation of the correct medal title can be found ? Perhaps another member can help us, as it is, I do not know the answer.

LF.

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How interesting, well at least the dates match, 1922.

I have no idea why the card describes it so, and you have seen it differently. I would have imagined that a large company like Players Cigarettes would have done their homework back in 1927, and if they had got it wrong, no doubt lots of people would have pointed that out to them, and they would have made a correction, and reissued the card with the correct title.

There must be some official website or book, where confirmation of the correct medal title can be found ? Perhaps another member can help us, as it is, I do not know the answer.

LF.

Here is a photograph of the Allied Subjects Medal, so we know it is the same medal, and yet so stange to have two completely different references to it, I hope the answer can be found.

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I checked; it was instituted in 1922 - as the Allied Subjects Medal. So a puzzle.

I have checked numerous references, and everyone refers to this medal as The Allied Subjects Medal, and the only alternative reference to it is on those cards ?

LF.

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36. The Brevet Medal - USA.

Was authorised by the Secretary of the Navy of the US.

During the Mexican War, and the Spanish-American War, brevet commissions were conferred upon officers of the Marine Corps for distinguished conduct and public service in the presence of the enemy. When gallantry and distinguished service in the World War ( 1st ) were recognised by the award of decorations, it was fitting to commemorate similar conduct and service in previous wars which had received recognition of a brevet, and the Brevet Medal of the U.S marine Corps was instituted.

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37. The Victory Medal - U.S.A.

Awarded to all officers, men, contract surgeons, field clerks and nurses, who servde in the Army, Navy or Marine Corps between the 6th April, 1917, the date of declaration of war against Germany, and the 11th November, 1918, the date of the Armistice. Thirty-five clasps were granted with the Medal; 14 of these were battle clasp awarded to the Army, 5 were service clasps not given to those entitled to a battle clasp, and 16 clasps were awarded to the Navy.

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38. The Order of Leopold 1 - Belgium.

Instituted by King Leopold in 1832, and has been divided since 1838, into 5 classes, civil and military. The Badges of the Military Division have crossed swords between the cross and the crown. The colour of the riband for both divisions is purple.

Many officers, naval and military, of the British, American, and other Allied Navies and Armies, and some civilians, have been granted the Order for services rendered during World War One. Among recipients of the first class are : The Earl of Ypres, Earl Haig, Eral Jellicoe, and Earl Beatty.

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39. The Order of the Crown - Belgium.

Established by King Leopold 11 in 1897, as an Order of the Congo Free State. It was intended for award to those who distinguished themselves in artistic, literary or scientific work; in industrial or commercial activity; or by their devotion to works of African civilisation. The grant of the award was transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1910, and is now awarded for military and civil services.

A great many British officers have been admitted to the Order, for services rendered during World War One.

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40. The King Albert Medal - Belgium.

Instituted by H.M. King Albert on 7th April, 1919, for award to men of Belgian or foreign nationality who, during the war, promoted, organised or admininstered works of charity, or humanity, with the object of helping Belgians in distress. It is of one class only, and when awarded to those who showed special devotion in the feeding of the Belgians in the area occupied by the enemy, it is worn with a marone riband with two narrow triple stripes of the national colours. The medal has been awarded to a good many British subjects.

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41. The medal of Queen Elizabeth - Belgium.

Was established by a Royal decree in September 1916, in honour of the present ( then ) Queen as a reward for ladies without regard for rank or position who distinguished themselves by personal help given to Belgian, either civilians or soldiers, during the war. When awarded for services to wounded or invalided soldiers the Medal has a red enamel cross inside the laurel wreath suspender.

The Medal has been awarded to several British nurses, etc., and to a number of ladies who rendered services to the Belgians both on the Continent and in England.

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42. The War Cross - Belgium

Was instituted by H.M. King Albert on 25th October, 1915, for award for acts of bravery before the enemy. It was amplified on the 14th April, 1919, and obtainable by soldiers of good conduct who had five chevrons for services at

the front; by those wounded and no longer able to serve; and by those who had shown themselves courageous under fire. Young men who crossed the frontier from the territory occupied by the enemy, and served at least a year, were granted the decoration. A good many British officers have also received it.

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The Civic Cross - Belgium.

With swords was instituted by H.M. King Albert on the 18th May, 1915, for award to those citizens who at the outset of the war, distinguished themselves through their devotion to duty. Date bars are worn on the riband denoting the years in which the services were rendered. The Cross has been conferred upon a few British officers for distinguished services during the war, and upon several British nurses and ladies for devoted services. The Cross is divided into two classes - silver-gilt and enamel, first class; silver and enamel, second class.

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44. The Commemorative Medal - Belgium.

Was instituted by H.M. King Albert on the 21st July, 1919, for award to officers and all soldiers who had been mobilised and assimilated between 1st August, 1914, and 11th November, 1918, and had shown themselves worthy of this decoration. It was also granted to all members of the civic guards who had taken an active part in the battles at the beginning of the campaign, and who were distinguished by their conduct under fire. By a decree of the 3rd February, 1920, Belgian Secret Service Agents, distinguished by their merit, were also granted it.

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45. The Victory Medal - Belgium.

Was instituted by H.M. King Albert on the 25th July, 1919, for award to officers and to all soldiers who had been mobilised, or assimilated, between the 1st August, 1914, and the 11th November 1918, and who had shown themselves worthy of this decoration. It was also granted to nurse, and to all members of the civic guards who had taken an active part in the battles at the beginning of the campaign, and who were distinguished by their conduct under fire. The Medals earned by the deceased soldiers were delivered to their relatives.

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46. The Yser Medal - Belgium.

Was instituted by H.M. King Albert on the 18th October, 1918. It was granted to all those who, during the period between 17th and 31st October, 1914, inclusive, formed part of the Army of the Yser, and showed themselves worthy of this distinction. It was also granted posthumously to soldiers and others who died of wounds received during that period; also to soldiers of Allied troops who took part in the battle. Most of the Medals issued were granted to Belgians; only a few foreigners, who had served with the Belgians received it.

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47. The Order of the Legion of Honour - France.

Established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, for rewarding distinguished military and civil service. It is now the premier Order of France, and is conferred for extraordinary services, civil or military, in the sciences or the arts. The Order is divided into 5 classes. A great many naval and military officers of the British, American, and Allied navies and armies were granted the Order, for services rendered during the great war. Among British recipients of the frist class are F.-M. the Earl of Ypres, and the F.-M. Earl Haig.

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48. Croix de Guerre ( 1914-18 ) - France.

Was decreed on 8th April, 1915, and granted to all taking part in the war on land or sea, whether French or foreign, and who had obtained during the war " Mention in Dispatches " of an Army, a Corps, a Division, a Brigade, or a Regiment, or smaller unit. It was also given to civilians and members of Semi-military Divisions who had been " Mentioned in Dispatches as above. A great many British officers, and a good number of nurses received the Cross. A palm, a gilt star, and a silver star, or a bronze star, is worn on the riband.

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49. The Commemorative Medal - France.

Was instituted in June, 1920, and granted to all soldiers and sailors called to the colours, or on board ship, between the 2nd August, 1914, and the 11th November, 1918; to all sailors of the Merchant Service, nurses, doctors, chemists, and benevolent administrators who had served between the dates in the Armies or the interior; and to civil guards, policeman and fireman of bombarded towns. It was also granted to ladies of French or foreign nationality employed as drivers of motor cars, telephone operators, and secretaries with six months service.

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50. The Victory Medal - France.

Was instituted on the 20th July, 1922, and granted without condition as to the period of service, to soldiers and nurses who had received the War Cross, or who had been evacuated on account of illnes, or wounds; and to soldiers and nurses killed, or who had died of wounds, or illness. It was also granted, on condition of eighteen months service, to all soldiers, who had served in the N. or N.E. war zones, and to foreigners, who had served under the orders of the French command and who were not entitled to a medal from their own country.

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51. The Medal of Honour with swords - France.

Was instituted at th end of the Great War, and is given by the President of the Republic, on the order of the Minister of War, for services of a military character. The medal can also be given to the military escorts of the President for personal services rendered during his journeys.

It has been awarded to several British officers, non-commissioned officers and men for special services during the Great War. There are 3 classes, 1st class, silver-gilt; 2nd class, silver; 3rd class, bronze. The 2 latter classes rank with the Royal Victorian Order.

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52. Reconnaissance ( Gratitude ) Medal - France.

Was instituted by the French Government in July, 1917 for award to theose persons who had performed acts of devotion to duty during the early stages of the war. It was also given for personal services of a voluntary character and sustained effort of at least one year's duration. It is no longer given to Frenchman, but to foreigners upon the recommendations of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for moral and charitable services. The Medal, which consists of 3 classes, had been awarded to a good many British subjects.

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53. The Medal of the Societe de Secours aux Blesses Militaires - France.

Is one of several badges of this Society and was given to ladies who rendered services of a voluntary kind to the sick and wounded French soldiers during the Great War.

Several British ladies who served in France with Voluntary Aid Detachments, have received the badge. The badges of the Society are worn with other medals in civilian dress. They are not, however, of an official character.

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54. The Medal of the Association of the Ladies of France - France.

Is one of several given for various services by this Society, which was founded to provide relief to wounded or sick soldiers during war time, and to succour the civil population in times of public calamity. It has received official recognition from the French Government. The Medal is in commemoration of the gratitude of the Association, and was given to all those who had distinguished themselves during the years 1914 to 1918.

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55. The Military Order of Savoy - Italy.

Institued by Victor Emmanuel 1, King of Sardinia, in 1815, to commemorate the re-establishment of that Kingdom after the otverthrow of Napoleon. It is almost exclusively bestowed for valour upon the field of battle, or elsewhere, and for distinguished services rendered in war. It is very rarely conferred in times of peace. The Order has been modified several times since institution, and is now divided into 5 classes.

The late Lord Kitchener had the first class of the Order conferred upon him in 1915.

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56. The Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus - Italy.

Formed by the uniting, by Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy in 1572, of the Order of St. Maurice, which had been instituted by the Duke of Amadeus V111 of Savoy in, 1434, with that of St. Lazarus, established by the Crusaders at Jerusalem before 1100. It has been enlarged and modified many times since then, and is now divided into 5 classes.

It is granted for both military and civil services.

Many British military and naval officers were awarded the Order for services rendered during the Great War.

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57. The Order of the Crown - Italy.

Instituted as a National Order by King Victor Emmanuel 11 in 1868. It is divided into 5 classes, and was designed in honour of military men, and as a reward for merit and direct interest in the nation.

The Order was freely bestowed upon military and naval officers in the British and Allied armies and navies for services rendered during the Great War.

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