Medal

Object/Artifact

Batavia Depot Museum

Name/Title

Medal

Entry/Object ID

1983.013.001

Description

Object is a bronze medallion, presented to World War 1 veterans of Batavia, Illinois. Medal is a circular shape, with five fins . The front of the medal depicts an eagle, and reads, "BATAVIA, ILLINOIS, SEPT 17, 1919, HONORS AND WELCOMES HER VICTORIOUS SONS." On the back, it reads, "BATAVIA PRESENTS TO ALFRED LARSON IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION OF PATRIOTIC SERVICES IN THE WORLD WAR, 1917 1918" On the top of the medal, there is a bar for hanging. 1.5"w x 1.625"L

Collection

Military

Made/Created

Notes

Date: 1919/09/17 Year: 1919 Decade: 1910

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

1-1/2 in

Length

1-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Object is a circular medal, with five fins. It was a width of 1.5" and a length of 1.625", with the hoop included.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Larson, Alfred

Exhibitions

Exhibition

To Secure These Rights

Notes

Exhibit Start: 2026-03-01

Updated By

Kate Garrett

Update Date

September 2, 2026