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
France
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Physical Description
Bronze World War I Victory Medal; Obverse: relief of goddes Nike (Winged Victory) depicted; Reverse: embossed text "R F, LA GRANDE GUERRE POUR LA CIVILISATION 1914-1918"; rainbow colored silk ribbon.
Dimensions
3-D: 3.8 × 1 × 7.9cm (1 1/2 × 3/8 × 3 1/8 in.)
Materials
Copper Alloy
Silk
Steel
Solder
Inventory Number
A20010223000
Credit Line
Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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