This is an original British Victory Medal awarded to Leading Seaman G. Sharman of the Royal Naval Reserve (R.N.R.) for his service during the First World War. Struck in bronze, the medal is accompanied by its original silk rainbow ribbon, showing signs of wear consistent with age but retaining vibrant color. The rim is officially impressed with the recipient’s name and rank: “G. SHARMAN. L.S. R.N.R.”, identifying him as a Royal Naval Reservist.

Authorized in 1919, the Victory Medal was awarded to all members of the British and Imperial forces who served in a theater of war between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. The obverse features the classical winged figure of Victory, while the reverse bears the inscription “THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914–1919”, surrounded by a laurel wreath.

As a Leading Seaman in the Royal Naval Reserve, George Sharman would have been among the thousands of trained civilian seafarers and merchant mariners mobilized to augment the Royal Navy’s wartime manpower. R.N.R. personnel played a crucial role in patrolling British waters, escorting convoys, manning auxiliary vessels, and conducting minesweeping operations—particularly during the intense submarine warfare of 1917–18.

Medals named to R.N.R. personnel remain a highly respected collecting field, offering insight into the often-unsung naval service that was vital to Allied success. This example, with clear naming and an honest, untouched patina, is a fine representation of Britain’s naval war effort.

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