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Mint:
Washington D. C.
State:
United States of America
When the Great War of 1914-1918 had ended, there was a genuine feeling among the victorious Allies that their military efforts had been instrumental in preserving modern civilization, and this and the united spirit of the Alliance were commemorated in a combined issue of medals to those who had seen active service during the conflict. 13 nations in all issued a variety of this medal; all shared the rainbow ribbon and suspension, and all but the Japanese, who lacked a comparable symbolic figure, used a form of Victory on the obverse and a legend on the reverse.
The United States was alone among the issuing nations in issuing campaign and battle clasps along with the medal, 47 different ones being authorised to cover all the theatres in which United States personnel had been involved.
This medal carries no bar, which suggests that its recipient's service was performed at home. This can be explained by the fact that it has been privately engraved, "L. Watson, Capt. A. S. A.", and it is assumed to be Lester Watson's own award for service in the Army Security Agency. It was therefore presumably awarded to him in 1919 and must have been part of the Collection since that time.
History note: Gift of L. Hoyt Watson; ex Lester Watson Collection, awarded Lester Watson 1919?
Given by Lester Watson through Cambridge in America, 2009
Diameter: 36.2 mm
Weight: 30.21 g
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Watson, Lester
1919 - 1920
Inscription present: Liberty with sword and shield standing atop disc
Inscription present: US arms like totem pole with double-headed axe at top
Accession number: CM.1466-2009
Primary reference Number: 141560
Watson Catalogue: J
Ordering: M-0349
Previous object number: LW.0349
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Allied Victory Medal, 1914-18" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/141560 Accessed: 2024-11-22 05:14:51
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