The Medals awarded during World War 1
| Name | Description | Image |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star (Mons Star) | was awarded for service in France or Flanders (Belgium) between 5 August and 22 November 1914 |  |
| 1914-15 Star | was awarded for service in France or Flanders (Belgium) between 23 November 1914 and 31 December 1915, or for service in any theater between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915 |  |
| Allied Subjects Medal | was awarded to individuals (not necessarily British) for service to the Allied cause, for example, by helping British Prisoners of War escape |  |
| Allied Victory Medal (Victory Medal) | was awarded for service in any operational theater between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. It was issued to individuals who received the 1914 and 1914-15 Stars and to most individuals who were issued the British War Medal. The medal was also awarded for service in Russia (1919-1920) and post-war mine clearance in the North Sea (1918-1919). |  |
| British War Medal | was awarded to both servicemen and civilians that either served in a theater of war, or rendered service overseas between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. It was also awarded for service in Russia, and post-war mine clearance in the Baltic, the Black Sea, and the Caspian Sea between 1919 and 1920. |  |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | was awarded to non-commissioned officers for bravery |  |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | was generally awarded to officers ranked Major and higher for distinguished war service |  |
| Military Cross Medal (MC) | was awarded to commissioned officers of Captain and below, as well Warrant Officers, for valour during active operations |  |
| Military Medal | was awarded to non-commissioned officers for bravery in land battle |  |
| Silver War Badge (SWB) | was awarded to servicemen who became ill or were wounded while serving in a theater of war or at home |  |
| Territorial Force War Medal | was awarded to servicemen who were members of the Territorial Force either on or before 30 September 1914 and who served in an operational theater abroad between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 |  |
| Victoria Cross Medal (VC) | was awarded for valour in the face of the enemy |  |