WWI Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914–1918 + LCC School Medal (1914–15 Bar) Named – Smith & Mather
Key Information:
Left Medal: Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914–1918
Obverse: Profile of King George V
Reverse: Merchant ship in heavy seas
Ribbon: Green, white, and red vertical stripes
Named: John T. Mather on rim
Diameter: Approx. 36.36 mm
Right Medal: London County Council (L.C.C.) School Attendance Medal
Obverse: Bust of King George V, “The King’s Medal”
Reverse: “Awarded by the London County Council for Attendance, Conduct and Industry During the Year”
Clasp: 1914–15
Named: G. Smith on rim
Diameter: Approx. 32.05 mm
Condition:
Please refer to the photos for exact condition. Ribbons are intact; there is natural age patina on both medals. The Mercantile Marine Medal has sharp detail, and both are complete with original fittings.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Mercantile Marine Medal was awarded to those who served in the British Merchant Navy during WWI, particularly under perilous conditions such as U-boat-infested waters.
The LCC King’s Medal is a rare piece of educational and civic history from pre-WWI Britain, awarded for exemplary school attendance and conduct.
A charming and unusual named pair of medals, combining military and civic service recognition, ideal for collectors of WWI or British educational medals.