vintage War Medal 1939–1945, a British campaign award created after World War II. The back side shows a strong lion standing on a defeated dragon, with the years 1939 and 1945 printed above.Material: It is typically crafted from a copper-nickel blend. The military gave this medal to people who served full-time in the armed forces or merchant navy for at least 28 days between 1939 and 1945.