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The World War II Victory Medal was first issued as a service ribbon and in 1946, the medal was established. The medal was awarded to any member of the United States armed services, including members of the armed forces of the Government of the Philippine Islands, who served on active duty, or as a reservist, between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946.

 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 World War II Victory Medal; Obverse: relief of Liberty figure with broken sword depicted; embossed text "WORLD WAR II"; Reverse: embossed text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1941-1945, FREEDOM FROM FEAR AND WANT, FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND RELIGION"; silk ribbon, center red stripe with rainbow stripes (adopted from the World War I Victory Medal). Dimensions 3-D: 7.6 × 3.8 × 0.6cm (3 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Gold-Colored Plating
Solder
 Inventory Number A19630424000 Credit Line Donated by Alexander J. Kaylas Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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