Victory Medal
Item
Title
Victory Medal
Description
Victory Medal (Inter-Allied War Medal) which was awarded to all ranks of fighting forces. This is a circular, copper medal, lacquered bronze. It measures 3 1/2 cm in diameter and has a picture of Victory on the front. Her left arm is extended and in her right hand she holds a palm branch. The reverse shows the words "The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919" surrounded by a wreath. This is accompanied by a watered ribbon consisting of 9 coloured stripes. "Lieut. S.D. Woodruff" is engraved on the rim.
Creator
British Government
Date
1914-1919
Format
Image/jpg
Language
English
Rights
Public Domain
Subject
World War I
medals
Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff
Source
Woodruff Family Fonds, RG 519, Archives and Special Collections, Brock University Library