King George VI General Service Medal (GSM) 1918–1962 with Medal Bar – Original British Military Decoration Wartime Ammunition Its olive drab color

Its olive drab color

while “VII” refers to the Mark VII ball projectile

which was the standard rifle cartridge for the British and Commonwealth forces for many decades

with a central watered stripe of rainbow colors flanked by stripes of red

reenactment

King George VI General Service Medal (GSM) 1918–1962 with Medal Bar – Original British Military Decoration Wartime Ammunition Its olive drab colorThis authentic King George VI General Service Medal (GSM) 19181962 Medal Bar is a distinguished British military award, issued to personnel of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth forces for participation in minor military operations not recognized by a specific campaign medal. Bearing the effigy of King George VI, this medal is a significant piece of 20th century military history and represents dedicated service during one of the most dynamic periods