The World War I Victory Medal is a service medal of the United States military that was created in 1919 and presented to members of U.S. military services who served in World War I. After 1947 the World War I medal was sometimes referred to as the "Victory Medal (WWI)" following the creation of a similar medal for World War II servicemembers.
The World War I Victory Medal was awarded for service between 06 April 1917 and 11 November 1918 or with either of the following expeditions:
(1) American Expeditionary Forces in European Russia, between 12 November 1918 and 05 August 1919.
(2) American Expeditionary Forces Siberia, between 23 November 1918 and 01 April 1920.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Physical Description
Case for World War I Victory Medal.
Dimensions
3-D: 16.8 × 8.4 × 2.5cm (6 5/8 in. × 3 5/16 in. × 1 in.)
Materials
Plastic
Cardboard
Velvet
Paper
Adhesives
Copper Alloy
Gold-Colored Plating
Inventory Number
A19890075001
Credit Line
Bequest of the Estate of Ralph S. Barnaby
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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