Medal, Commemorative

Object/Artifact

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Museum of History Benicia

World War II Victory Medal

World War II Victory Medal

Name/Title

Medal, Commemorative

Entry/Object ID

2014.034.0067

Description

Medal - Victory World War II (Campaign and Service), pin on; ribbon: red in center with rainbow-look stripes on each edge 1-1/4" x 1-3/8"; medal: 1-1/2" diameter bronze medallion: on front: "Victory" represented by a woman with her foot on a "Nazi" helmet and the words "World War II"; on the back: "United states of America 1941-1945" around the edge, and in the center "Freedom from fear and want / freedom of speech and religion" (medal is still wrapped in original tissue)

Collection

Exhibit Support