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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"

Dimensions

3-D: 3.7 × 0.3 × 5.1cm (1 7/16 × 1/8 × 2 in.)

Materials

Copper Alloy
Solder
Protective Coating

Inventory Number

A20010222000

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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