United Kingdom. A King's Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom

Instituted in 1945. Obverse shows the profile of King George VI facing left surrounded by an inscription, reverse shows a medieval warrior in armour being offered sustenance by a woman inscribed 'For service in the cause of freedom’ with ‘The Kings Medal’ below, inclusive of loop suspension 56.6 mm (h) x 36.1 mm (w), on original striped ribbon with pin, very fine condition. Housed in original case, cover reads ‘King’s Medal For Service’, very fine condition. 

Footnote: The British medal was instituted by King George VI on 23 August 1945. It was awarded to civilian foreign nationals, mainly of allied countries, who had given meritorious service to further the interests of the British Commonwealth or the Allied cause during World War II. Activities recognised included fundraising for British war relief, scientific research that aided the war effort and organising ambulance services.