Horace Bennett's General Service Medal

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Title

Horace Bennett's General Service Medal

Description

A pre 1962 medal with ribbon and Cyprus clasp. The obverse shows an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the inscription ' Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina FD'. The reverse shows a standing winged figure holding a wreath over the RAF wings. The ribbon has three equal stripes of purple, green and purple.

Coverage

Format

One medal

Rights

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Identifier

PBennettHG25010003

Citation

“Horace Bennett's General Service Medal,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed January 17, 2026, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/collections/document/56229.