Medal

Object/Artifact

-

Batavia Depot Museum

Name/Title

Medal

Entry/Object ID

1983.008.001a-b

Description

Object .001a 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 has a rainbow-colored ribbon, with a "FRANCE" clasp. This medal was recieved by Alfred Larson. It should be noted that this medal is identical to 2003.013.001 and 1983.009.001. 1.375"w x 2.75"L .001b is the corresponding box for .001a, describing it as "ONE VICTORY MEDAL." 2.125"w x 3.625"L x 0.625"h

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

2-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

.001a measures 1.375" in width, and 2.750" in length. The medal part has a diameter of 1.375". .001b measures 2.125" in width, 3.625" in length, and 0.625" in height.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Larson, Alfred

Updated By

Kate Garrett

Update Date

September 2, 2026