Hey people, Firstly, I do thank a lot for your responds to my recent questions. This forum helps me a lot! Now what my question is, I want to build a set of British WW2 medals. I did a bit research online but it would be better if I get help from experts. what medals should I buy? I guess “home defense medal” and “war medal” is a set, right? Or does it need 1939-45 star to be a complete set? I hope you understood what I meant, I would appreciate if you give examples like this! Thank you! And does all British medals have its owner name on it? Thanks!
Any amount of medals could be determined a set. It depends on the type of set that you wish to create. There were a great many of contributors to the war effort. Some served and just received the Defence Medal, some the War Medal, some a full chest of awards. If they served on operation during the war, then they would receive the 1939-1945 star. Eligibility descriptions can be found here: Medals: campaigns, descriptions and eligibility - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Campaign medals were not named. A guide can be found here: Naming Styles on British War Medals & General Guide (northeastmedals.co.uk)
