Victory Medal 1914-1919
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'Victory' on the obverse of the medal.
Name/Title
Victory Medal 1914-1919Entry/Object ID
2023.11.1Description
The obverse shows the winged, full-length, full-front, figure of 'Victory' (or 'Victoria') with her left arm extended and holding a palm branch in her right hand, similar to the statue surmounting the Queen Victoria Memorial, in front of Buckingham Palace in London. The reverse has the words "THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914–1919" in four lines, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. The rim is impressed with the recipient's name rank and service number in block capitals. The watered 39 millimetres (1.5 in) wide ribbon has an iridescent colour scheme, with the violet moving through to a central red stripe where both schemes meet. It attaches to the medal through a ring suspender. A safety pin has been attached to the ribbon.Use
Awarded to 1892 Percival John CARROLL, who served in the 43rd Battalion AIF during World War 1.Category
Medal, Personal Effects
War Memorabilia