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The World War I Victory Medal of the United Kingdom was issued to all those who served in the armed forces of the United Kingdom, British Empire, and recognised voluntary organisations in any theatre of war between August 5, 1914 and November 11, 1918. This medal was awarded to First Sergeant D. Lamb, Royal Flying Corps.

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 Kingdom

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Physical Description

World War I Victory Medal; Obverse: relief of the Goddes Nike depicted; Reverse: embossed text "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919"; rainbow striped ribbon.

Dimensions

3-D: 9.5 × 3.8 × 0.3cm (3 3/4 × 1 1/2 × 1/8 in.)

Materials

Copper Alloy
Natural Fabric

Inventory Number

A19760945000

Credit Line

Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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