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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 Ribbon medal for a World War II Victory Medal; silk ribbon, center red stripe with two rainbow stripes on the edges Dimensions 3-D: 3.5 × 0.8 × 1.1cm (1 3/8 × 5/16 × 7/16 in.)
 Materials Silk
Copper Alloy
 Inventory Number A19711087001 Credit Line Transferred from the United States Air Force, Personnel Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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