~ WW1 Victory Medal Private F Cotton A.S.E ~
Each of the Allies issued a bronze victory medal with a uniform design, identical wording, and a matching ribbon. The British medal features the image of Victory with wings on the front and the inscription ‘The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919’ on the back.
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 ~
Clear original example showing expected age-related wear and tear. Please refer to the photographs included in the condition report.
