The Mercantile Marine Medal was awarded to members of the Mercantile Marine who qualified for the British War Medal 1914-20 and served at sea on at least one voyage through a danger zone.
Design
The medal is bronze with the effigy of George V on the obverse.
The reverse shows a merchant ship moving through rough seas, with a sinking submarine and sailing vessel in the background. The base of the reverse has the words For war service Mercantile Marine 1914-1918, all surrounded by a laurel wreath.
The ribbon has a narrow central stripe of white, flanked by green and red stripes. The design represents the starboard, steaming and port lights of a vessel.
Source documents
Mercantile Marine War Medal criteria (PDF, 19.14 KB)
Fact sheets
Application process
Contacts
Defence honours and awards
BP33-1
PO Box 7952
Canberra BC ACT 2610