WWII - British & Commonwealth Medals Explained

During and after WWII Britain would award millions of medals to their soldiers as well as soldiers from Commonwealth countries. Because there are so many different types of medals, they can be confusing to some. In this video, we explain a simple guide to the British and Commonwealth Medals of WW2.
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What did you think of the British and Commonwealth Medals of WWII? Did you recognise any Medals awarded to family or friends? Welcome back! If you are new here make sure to hit subscribe to expand your knowledge on Military History and join the growing Premier History Community!

[@driftydegree5624]

Got my 2nd Great Grand Uncle's 9 Medals as he survived both World Wars. 3 from WW1 and 6 from WW2. He was in the Union Defense Force but received British Medals.

[@davidjarkeld2333]

It's outragious that the BEF were never awarded a medal for France 1940

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

I've just got my Grand fathers WW2 and great grand fathers medals. I think they are all campaign medals but really proud to have them. Especially as I served in the RAF for twelve years.

[@cannyexplorer5357]

I have my father’s medals from WW2. He was in North Africa and Monte Cassino, Italy. He never really spoke about that time. He was in the Coldstream Guards.

[@andyjames3483]

The South African medal is the one issued for service in South Africa to non-military personnel. The Africa Service Medal (not shown) was awarded to those who saw combat. The Canadian Service Medal was issued with a bar for those who served overseas. I would have liked to have seen the various bars awarded for the various campaign stars included. A BEF bar for the 1939-45 Star would have been a nice acknowledgement of their contribution. The Australian and South African medals were issued named, otherwise it was up to the individual to get them named if they wanted to. Many thanks for the video.

[@ConradThePalamite]

Thank you I just got the Burma star as a gift for someone and wanted to know about it.

[@daihuku_1201]

Very cool! Could we see North Korean army ranks? Love your videos ❤

[@casiobibi8990]

Can you do about the Vietnam army rank?

[@leezaklepcha7891]

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[@leopardknowledge.1430]

Great video as usual premiere, I love that you're doing more military awards. Also there's a scam comment so you might want to delete that.

[@PremierHistory]

Thanks Leo

[@davidsimon4845]

My father wouldn't take his metals for a good few years because it didn't have his name on the back

[@lairdsky4604]

it's such a shame the MoD didnt impress the recipients names, regiments and service numbers on these medals.

[@SicklemanXX]

I have the last medal in this video but I don’t know if it’s real or fake. I can see so many replicas online. If it’s real does anyone know how much it’s worth ?

[@davidsimon4845]

Should my mother have got a medal working in ammunition factory

[@janettempest716]

Is star of Italy worth anything 🤷‍♀️

[@robertkustos2931]

The star of Italy was worth £12 to £15 nine years ago. Hope this helps🇬🇧

[@janettempest716]

My father didn’t won’t his medals he was very angry when he had no job when he came back 1945. But my mother sent for them I’ve got star of Italy 🇮🇹 I know he was a tank driver in the desert rats and fought Rommel.

[@robertkustos2931]

My grandfather received 4 medals. He was also giving Rommel a hammering also.

[@Dikson-o3e]

Defence medal for sell

[@bikrantdonking1354]

i have 1939 defance war medals u want to buy me

[@davidsimon4845]

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