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MEDAL: COMMEMORATING 'PEACE', 1919

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1919

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This medal comes from the Lipfert home, 270 York St, Subiaco, where the family lived from 1910 to 1989. It is a round silver coated medal with loop for ribbon at top. On one side is embossed a wreath, flanked on either side by a sailor and a soldier, and at top by a crown with lines radiating out from it. There are the words 'Victory. The Triumph of Liberty and Justice. The Peace of 1919'. On the other side is embossed a female figure with flowing hair and gown, and the words 'Peace. 1919 Australia'.

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cwa-org-43-1990.258

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Cancer Foundation Of W.A

Photographed 2023

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Statement of significance

Historical medal issued at end of WWI

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