First World War Victory Medal and Ribbon

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Date:1917

Description:

English bronze medal, c. 1918


Diameter 36mm


Medal struck to celebrate the Allied victory in World War I. The obverse features the inscription 'THE GREAT/ WAR FOR/ CIVILISATION/ 1914 - 1919' within a wreath. The obverse features the Goddess of Victory winged and wearing a breastplate. She stands with her left arm outstretced and holding a palm branch, symbolising victory, in her right hand. There is a loop for suspension at the top with a ring and multi coloured ribbon attached.

This medal was awarded posthumously to Private Henry Harold Burford. He died at Passchendaele in 1917 while delivering rations to the front line.

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M4516.2001.1 (66/17417)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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