Q.1
A bronze medal, in the shape of a star, was awarded to those who served in the first few weeks of the war, from 5th August to 22nd November What was the official name of this award?
  • The 1914 Star
  • The 1914 War Medal
  • The Expeditionary Star
  • The Expeditionary War Medal
Q.2
The 1914-15 Star was awarded to those who served from 5th August 1914 to 31st December 1915, except for those awarded the 1914 Star. Considerably more of these medals were awarded than the 1914 Star, but how many?
  • Approximately 600,000 were awarded
  • Approximately 1,200,000 were awarded
  • Approximately 1,800,000 were awarded
  • Approximately 2,400,000 were awarded
Q.3
The medal which was awarded the most was The British War Medal, 1914- It was a round, silver medal given to all who served in the British or Imperial forces during the war. A different version of the medal was given to those who served in the Chinese, Maltese and Indian Labour Corps. What was different about the medal they received?
  • It bore an elephant, symbol of Asia
  • It was made from bronze rather than silver
  • It was written in Chinese, rather than in English
  • It was shaped as a star rather than round
Q.4
5,700,000 people received The Allied Victory Medal. This was made of bronze and showed a female figure who represented victory. What unusual feature did the figure have?
  • She had horns
  • She wore a crown
  • She had wings
  • She carried a shield
Q.5
The three medals, The 1914 Star or The 1914-15 Star, The British War Medal and The Allied Victory Medal, were given what nicknames?
  • Tom, Dick and Harry
  • Pip, Squeak and Wilfred
  • George, Ted and Vicky
  • Arthur, Martha and Mary
Q.6
The Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919, was given to those who served in The Territorial Force or The Territorial Force Nursing Service before 30th September What words were inscribed on the back of the medal?
  • For voluntary service to The British Empire
  • For voluntary service to King George V
  • For voluntary service to the realm
  • For voluntary service overseas
Q.7
On 12th September 1916 an award was issued for those invalided out of armed service due to sickness or injury caused by the war. What was the name of this award?
  • The Heroes' Badge
  • The Bronze Star
  • The Honourable Discharge Medal
  • The Silver War Badge
Q.8
The Mercantile Marine War Medal was given to members of the Merchant Navy who were exposed to danger during the war. Its ribbon was green and red. What did these two colours represent?
  • The port and starboard sides of a ship
  • The dangers of fire and water
  • The joining of land and sea
  • The supply of food and weapons
Q.9
On 3rd June 1918, a new award, the DFC, was granted specifically for which branch of the military?
  • The Royal Navy
  • The Royal Air Force
  • The Royal Marines
  • The British Army
Q.10
The Victoria Cross is Britain's highest military honour, awarded for "valour in the face of the enemy". To how many people was it awarded during the First World War?
  • 427 people
  • 527 people
  • 627 people
  • 727 people
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