World War I Victory Medal awarded to Frederick William Woodland
Datec 1919
Object number00034335
NameMedal
MediumGold plated bronze
DimensionsDisplay dimensions: 90 x 110 x 15 mm
Overall: 160 x 38 mm, 3 mm, 0.04 kg
Overall: 160 x 38 mm, 3 mm, 0.04 kg
ClassificationsCoins and medals
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Annie H Goldie
HistoryThe Victory Medal was authorised in 1919 to commemorate the victory of the Allied Forces over the Central Powers. Each of the Allied nations issued a ‘Victory Medal’ to their own nationals. Each nation used the standard ribbon but used different designs on the medal to reflect national identity and custom. A number had the figure of Victory on the obverse. Australians were awarded the medal issued by Great Britain.
The Victory Medal was awarded to prescribed classes of persons who entered a theatre of war on duty between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918.
