MEDAL, "Victory" 1919
H1986.342
Medal, circular, issued to commemorate the end of the Great War 1918 & Peace of 1919. Obverse side bears design of central plaque surrounded by laur & surmounted by crown with sunrays emanating from it. Plaque bears words "THE TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE". Crown surmounted by word: "VICTORY". Scroll at base of plaque bears words: "THE PEACE OF / 1919". Plaque flanked by standing figures of a sailor to the left and soldier to right. Manufacturer's initials below scroll in small letters "S & S" Stokes & Son Pty Ltd.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1986.342 |
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| Accession Date: | 6 Jun 1986 |
Material
| Silver/Metal | sterling silver, cotton ribbon |
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| Cotton/Textile |
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| Ribbon/Textile |
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Measurement
| diameter | 28mm |
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| length | 32mm | (incl.ring) |
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