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United States Victory medal

Publication Year :
1919

Abstract

The obverse side of this medal features a depiction of winged Victory, with a sword and shield. On the reverse side is the United States shield with a fasces in the middle and the letters "U" and "S" on either side of the fasces. A fasces is an ancient Roman symbol depicting rods bound together, with an ax emerging out of it. Above the fasces is written, "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION." On both sides of the shield there are allied countries listed. On the right side, in order, "Great Britain, Belgium, Brazil, Portugal, Romania, China." On the left side, in order, "France, Italy, Serbia, Japan, Montenegro, Russia, Greece." At the bottom of the medal are 6 stars. At the top of the medal is a circular attachment, which originally would have connected to a rainbow colored ribbon, but is now missing from this medal.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
Title by cataloger., Date based on when medal was established., The United States Victory medal was established in 1919. This medal was awarded to members of the United States military who served between 1917 and 1920. Most of the allied countries issued a Victory medal, all with similar designs.
Accession number :
edsoai.ocn991598517