1914-1919 Allied Victory Medal 1251540 SJT. W.T.BIGGS C.R.T.

Object/Artifact

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Royal Canadian Military Institute

Name/Title

1914-1919 Allied Victory Medal 1251540 SJT. W.T.BIGGS C.R.T.

Entry/Object ID

2022.7.19

Description

1914-1919 Allied Victory Medal 1251540 SJT. W.T.BIGGS C.R.T.

Use

The Allied Victory Medal includes a rainbow ribbon, representing international Allies and friendships. The bronze medal depicts Victory, a Roman and Greek goddess. One arm is outstretched while the other holds a palm branch, representing peace. The back of the medal reads, "The Great War for Civilisation." A laurel wreath surrounds the wording.

Context

See 1914-1919 Allied Victory Medal "Sapper J.W. Sanders, C.E" for context.