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Victory Medal 1914 - 1919
Victory Medal 1914 - 1919 - Obverse. (RNM)
Medal facts -
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This medal is also known as the Allied War Medal.
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It commemorated the victory of the Allied countries over the Central Powers.
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Thirteen Allied nations adopted the same basic design and issued a Victory Medal to their own citizens.
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Britain issued approximately 5 725 000 Victory medals.
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Personnel who gained a Mention in Despatches between 4 August 1914 and 10 August 1920 wore an oak leaf on the medal's ribbon.
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The medal is yellow bronze with a double rainbow ribbon.
Victory Medal 1914 - 1919 - Reverse. (RNM)
Read David Bain's biography for details of a Victory Medal winner
