medal; "Victory Medal 1914-1919"
Description
Medal showing the winged figure of Victory on the front of the medal and on the back, it says 'The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919’. The ribbon colours represent the combined colours of the Allied nations, with the rainbow additionally representing the calm after the storm. The ribbon consists of a double rainbow with red at the centre. It represents the combined colours of the Allied nations, with the rainbow additionally representing the calm after the storm.
To qualify, an individual had to have entered a theatre of war (an area of active fighting), not just served overseas. Their service number, rank, name and unit were impressed on the rim.
Approximately 5.7 million Victory Medals were issued.
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Object detail
stamping:reverse: "W Mc M"
stamping:edge:"25081 CPL D HOPTON SCO. RIF."
Dimensions:Ribbon:L 11cm (L 4 5/16")
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