Medal

Object/Artifact

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Batavia Depot Museum

Name/Title

Medal

Entry/Object ID

2003.013.001

Description

Object is a Bronze victory medal, signifying participation in World War 1. The medal depicts the Roman goddess Victoria on the front, and a column and shield on the back, along with a list of the Allied Nations, and the phrase "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION". This particular medal is held by a bronze chain, instead of the usual ribbon. It should be noted that this medal is identical to 1983.008.001a and 1983.009.001. 1.375"w x 1.375"L

Collection

Military

Made/Created

Date made

1920

Notes

Year: 1920 Decade: 1920

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Medal

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Decoration of Honor

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Award

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Achievement Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Military, War, World War I, World War I

Dimensions

Width

1-3/8 in

Length

1-3/8 in

Diameter

1-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Object is a circular medal, measuring 1.375" in diameter. The chain itself measures 19" in length

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Weaver, Corliss

Exhibitions

Exhibition

To Secure These Rights

Notes

Exhibit Start: 2026-03-01

Updated By

Kate Garrett

Update Date

September 2, 2026