*WW1, British, Allied Victory Medal (1914-1919), awarded to “67007 DVR R. Leach. R.A”*
First World War Victory medal awarded to 67007 DVR R. Leach. R.A. (Driver, R. Leach, Royal Artillery.)
Each of the Allies issued a bronze victory medal with a uniform design, identical wording, and a matching ribbon.
The British medal is a 36-millimeter (1.4-inch) bronze circle. Originally intended to be dull bronze, it was given a bright finish with a clear lacquer coating. William McMillan designed it.
The obverse, features a winged figure of ‘Victory’ (or ‘Victoria’) extending her left arm and holding a palm branch in her right hand. This design is similar to the statue atop the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace in London.
On the reverse side, there are four lines of text within a laurel wreath that reads: “THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914–1919.”
The Victory Medal (United Kingdom) was conferred upon individuals who received either the 1914 Star or the 1914–15 Star, and most recipients of the British War Medal also received it. It was not awarded individually; eligibility required service in the armed forces of the United Kingdom or the British Empire, or with recognized voluntary organizations. Qualifying service involved entering any theater of war between August 5, 1914, and November 11, 1918. While home service did not qualify, members of the RAF based in the United Kingdom actively engaged in air combat against the enemy did qualify, as did those who transported new planes to France. Women serving in nursing and auxiliary forces in a theater of war also qualified for this and other First World War campaign medals. Their service details, including the number, rank, name, and unit, were impressed on the medal’s rim.
Approximately 5.7 million Victory Medals were issued.
*Condition*
This medal is in good used condition. Ribbon not included. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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