Medal: The War Medal, unnamed as issued, mint condition. This medal has an oak leaf "mentioned in despatches" clasp on the ribbon. This item is in a plastic sleeve. On the rear is a price tag: "Crawford's / $35.00" The War Medal was awarded to all full-time personnel of the armed forces and merchant marines for serving for 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. In the Merchant Navy, the 28 days must have been served at sea.