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: 3.7 × 0.8 × 8.1cm (1 7/16 × 5/16 × 3 3/16 in.)
Materials
Copper Alloy
Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Paper
Adhesive
Solder
Ink
Inventory Number
A19711087000
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Air Force, Personnel Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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