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Victory Medal, UK (Reverse)

Victory Medal, 1914-19. The lacquered bronze medal, by W McMillan, commemorates the victory of the Allies over the Central Powers. On the obverse is Athene Nike, goddess of victory. On the reverse is inscribed the Great War for Civilisation. The recipient's name and service details are inscribed around the edge. (Reverse)

Picture No
11939209
Media ID
46079675
Size
2407px x 3687px (5.6MB)
Credit
© The John Meek Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Photograph: John Meek
Date
1919

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