Lamson's WWI Victory Medal

Jewelry

Battleship Texas Foundation

front of 2024.1007.163

Name/Title

Lamson's WWI Victory Medal

Entry/Object ID

2024.1007.163

Description

Angel holds sword and shield. Multicolored fabric. Medal bar for "GRAND FLEET" service. Name, rate, and ship etched into the edge of the medallion.

Context

John Lamson was a MM1c on Battleship Texas from May 1917 to June 1919. Throughout his time on Texas, he sent a letter to his family at least once a week, often more. Longer stretches of absence are explained either by movement across the Atlantic, or with the Grand Fleet. The World War One Victory Medal (referred to as the Victory Medal before WWII) was awarded to US service members who participated from April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918, with a few exceptions for later service. The medal was established by different military departments in Spring 1919.

Collection

Historical Collections, Collection (John F. Lamson)

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1919

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