ORIGINAL WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES NAVY VICTORY MEDAL W/ “FULFORD” SUB CHASER BAR CLASP, & FULL WRAP BROOCH. RIBBON DRAPE TESTED U. The World War I Victory Medal is a service medal of the United States military which was first created in 1919, designed by James Earle Fraser. The medal was originally intended to be created due to an act of the United States Congress, however the bill authorizing the medal never passed, leaving the service departments to create the award through general orders. The United States Army published orders authorizing the World War I Victory Medal in April 1919 and the U. Navy followed in June of that same year. Known until 1947 simply as the “Victory Medal”, the World War I Victory Medal was awarded to any member of the U. Military who had served in the armed forces between the following dates in the following locations. 6 April 1917 to 11 November 1918 for any military service. 12 November 1918, to 5 August 1919 for service in European Russia. 23 November 1918, to 1 April 1920 for service with the American Expeditionary Force Siberia. The front of the bronze medal features a winged Victory holding a shield and sword on the front. The back of the bronze medal features “The Great War For Civilization” in all capital letters curved along the top of the medal. Curved along the bottom of the back of the medal are six stars, three on either side of the center column of seven staffs wrapped in a cord. The top of the staff has a round ball on top and is winged on the side. The staff is on top of a shield that says “U” on the left side of the staff and “S” on the right side of the staff. On left side of the staff it lists one World War I Allied country per line: France, Italy, Serbia, Japan, Montenegro, Russia, and Greece. On the right side of the staff the Allied country names read: Great Britain, Belgium, Brazil, Portugal, Rumania (spelled with a U instead of an O as it is spelled now), and China. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
This medal has some wear from normal use. The medal was presented to the family of J. MORRILL of DETROIT and Lodge No. He was killed during World War II. The medal is marked STERLING. (Please see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly. Most items not sent internationally.
This is an original silver medal from World War 1, specifically from the United Kingdom. It is a rare and valuable addition to any militaria collection, representing the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in the conflict. The medal is in excellent condition and has been well preserved since its creation. Its historical significance cannot be overstated, and it is sure to be a cherished possession for any collector.
Great lot of World War 1 items! Would break up lot and sell individually but would be by picture grouping. Pix 5 and 6 are front and back as well as 9 and 10. Picture 1 is entire lot Picture # 2 – Registered United States Military Service, United War Work Campaign – Star 7, United War Work Campaign – For the Boys Over There, War Savings Society. 75 inches, smallest is. 5 inches Picture #3 – Fourth Liberty Loan Committee, Newark NJ. Is pin, ribbon and attached flattened copper piece with embossed Statue of Liberty. Pin is roughly 1.25 inches diameter Picture #4 – I Own a Liberty Bond x 2, War Savings Service W. X 2 – both approx. 75 inch diameter Picture #5 and #6 (front and back) – shorter medal has Member embossed in ribbon, hard to make out name tag but it might be Dr Anne Exton, front of medallion says A. At top and New Orleans on bottom, back of medallion says Annual Meeting Oct 27-30 1912 General Metal Crafts New York. Medallion is 1.25 inch diameter. 2nd ribbon medallion is 1 inch diameter, front says Columbia Grammar School, back is engraved 65 YDS Run 1917. 3rd loose medallion is just under 1 inch diameter. Outer ring says Liberty means Justice and Justice is the Natural Law. Back has the initials R. In script engraved in it Picture #7 – Work For World Disarmament and Personal Liberty pins. 75 inches in diameter Picture #8 – Welcome Home Fighting 78th Division – The Fighting Demons. It is approx 1.25 inch diameter Picture #9 and #10 (front and back) – bar says Committee, medallion is little bigger than 1.25 inches in diameter. Front says Make the World Safe for Democracy. Back says To Honor and Welcome the British and French War Commissions – May 1917. This is not my business and main source of income, it is a hobby and like a garage sale for me. Unfortunately, I have to pass these charges on to you… Wish I didn’t have to. Please give feedback on my service, not Canada/US Postal services, check the postmark. I appreciate your business.
ORIGINAL WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, SEWN BAR BROOCH. RE-RIBBONED DRAPE TESTED U. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
PLEASE FOLLOW OUR E BAY STORE. SALE SEE OUR STORE. PLEASE READ WHOLE ADD. We do not want your feed back. We want your repeat business. We get that by posting new items at a fair price. World War I Victory Medal (United States). World War I Victory Medal. Service between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918, or with either of the following expeditions. American Expeditionary Forces in European Russia. Between November 12, 1918, and August 5, 1919. American Expeditionary Forces Siberia. Between November 23, 1918, and April 1, 1920. 36 millimeters in diameter. Is a winged Victory. Standing full length and full face. On the reverse is the inscription The Great War for Civilization and the coat of arms for the United States. Surmounted by a fasces. And on either side the names of the Allied and Associated Nations. The medal is suspended by a ring. 1 3/8 inches in length and 36 millimeters in width, composed of two rainbows. And having the red in the middle, with a white thread along each edge. And Secretary of the Navy. The Great War for Civilization. Mexican Border Service Medal. Army of Occupation of Germany Medal. The World War I Victory Medal known prior to establishment of the World War II Victory Medal. In 1945 simply as the Victory Medal was a United States. Designed by James Earle Fraser. Of New York City. Under the direction of the Commission of Fine Arts. Award of a common allied. Service medal was recommended by an inter-allied committee in March 1919. Each allied nation would design a’Victory Medal’ for award to their military personnel, all issues having certain common features, including a winged figure of victory. On the obverse and the same ribbon. The Victory Medal was originally intended to be established by an act of Congress. Authorizing the medal never passed, however, thus leaving the military departments to establish it through general orders. Published orders in April 1919, and the Navy. In June of the same year. The Victory Medal was awarded to military personnel for service between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918, or with either of the following expeditions. The front of the bronze medal features a winged Victory. Holding a shield and sword on the front. The back of the bronze medal features “The Great War For Civilization” in all capital letters curved along the top of the medal. Curved along the bottom of the back of the medal are six stars, three on either side of the center column of seven staffs wrapped in a cord. The top of the staff has a round ball on top and is winged on the side. The staff is on top of a shield that says “U” on the left side of the staff and “S” on the right side of the staff. On left side of the staff it lists one World War I Allied. Country per line: France. On the right side of the staff the Allied country names read: Great Britain. (spelled with a U instead of an O as it is spelled now), and China. Back of the medal. To denote battle participation and campaign credit, the World War I Victory Medal was authorized with a large variety of devices to denote specific accomplishments. In order of seniority, the devices authorized to the World War I Victory Medal were as follows. The following battle clasps. Inscribed with a battle’s name, were worn on the medal to denote participation in major ground conflicts. Four of the thirteen major ground conflicts. For general defense service, not involving a specific battle, the “Defensive Sector” Battle Clasp was authorized. The clasp was also awarded for any battle which was not already recognized by its own battle clasp. The World War I Victory Medal bears the clasps of the battles the U. Army participated in across the ribbon. Not all battles are shown on the bar clasps. Only the battles designated as battles that would have bars issued were shown on the medal. The famous Battle of Chateau Thierry. To hold the Chateau and the bridge as a joint effort between the US Army and the US Marines against the German machine gunners did not get awarded clasps.
Orginal Mint on Card. This MOC World War 2 IWO JIMA WWII Victory Medal & Ribbon is an Original. A valuable addition to any militaria collection. The medal and ribbon were made in the United States and are genuine pieces of history. Medals features a standing woman representing victory and sacrifice, on the obverse a Laural branch and inscription “Freedom from fear and want, Freedom of speech and religion”. Depicting the theme of the World War II conflict and the heroism of the American soldiers who fought in it. The medal and ribbon are in their original state and have not been reproduced. They are a great conversation starter and will surely impress any history enthusiast. Add them to your collection of collectibles and original period items.
