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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.
This example is one of those issued by the government of Portugal. The medal remains unnamed as issued, and therefore it cannot be known to whom it was awarded. Lester Watson purchased it from the London dealers Baldwin at some point before 1928.
History note: Gift of L. Hoyt Watson; ex Lester Watson Collection, bt Baldwin before 1928
Given by Lester Watson through Cambridge in America, 2009
Diameter: 35.4 mm
Weight: 20.28 g
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Watson, Lester
1919 CE - 1920 CE
Inscription present: Victory with rays of light around, holding wreath and branches
Inscription present: Portuguese arms arranged left on central tranverse bar of Portuguese crosses, central word of legend overlaid
Accession number: CM.1471-2009
Primary reference Number: 141565
Watson Catalogue: O
Ordering: M-0354
Previous object number: LW.0354
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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