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World War I Practice Test: Awards For Valour - Medals For Bravery
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Many families have campaign medals which have been passed down as heirlooms, but those with gallantry medals are very rare.

World War I Practice Test: Awards For Valour - Medals For Bravery
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1. The Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919, was given to those who served in The Territorial Force or The Territorial Force Nursing Service before 30th September 1914. What words were inscribed on the back of the medal?
2. A bronze medal, in the shape of a star, was awarded to those who served in the first few weeks of the war, from 5th August to 22nd November 1914. What was the official name of this award?
3. The Victoria Cross is Britain's highest military honour, awarded for valour in the face of the enemy". To how many people was it awarded during the First World War?"
4. The medal which was awarded the most was The British War Medal, 1914-18. It was a round, silver medal given to all who served in the British or Imperial forces during the war. A different version of the medal was given to those who served in the Chinese, Maltese and Indian Labour Corps. What was different about the medal they received?
5. The three medals, The 1914 Star or The 1914-15 Star, The British War Medal and The Allied Victory Medal, were given what nicknames?
6. The 1914-15 Star was awarded to those who served from 5th August 1914 to 31st December 1915, except for those awarded the 1914 Star. Considerably more of these medals were awarded than the 1914 Star, but how many?
7. 5,700,000 people received The Allied Victory Medal. This was made of bronze and showed a female figure who represented victory. What unusual feature did the figure have?
8. The Mercantile Marine War Medal was given to members of the Merchant Navy who were exposed to danger during the war. Its ribbon was green and red. What did these two colours represent?
9. The Mercantile Marine War Medal was given to members of the Merchant Navy who were exposed to danger during the war. Its ribbon was green and red. What did these two colours represent?
10. 5,700,000 people received The Allied Victory Medal. This was made of bronze and showed a female figure who represented victory. What unusual feature did the figure have?

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