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Silver Peace medallion featuring dove carrying olive branch - 1919

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Stevenson

1919

Overview

Circular, sterling silver Peace medallion featuring an engraved depiction of a dove carrying an olive branch in its beak, produced to celebrate the end of World War One in1919.
It features the word 'PEACE' engraved at the top and the year '1919' at the bottom.
It has a ring attached at the top through which a loose metal ring is held. A chain, pin or ribbon could be threaded through for suspension.
The reverse is plain with the exception of the maker's name 'STEVENSON' and the 'STG SILVER' mark.

Historical information

This medallion or pendant was produced in 1919 to celebrate Peace after the end of World War One. The dove and olive branch motif represent hope, reconciliation, and the renewal of life after conflict.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00893

Item type

Collectibles

Ephemera

Jewellery

Medallions

Metal Medallions

Themes

War and Conflict

War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Metal

Silver

Width

22 mm

Height or length

28 mm

Inscriptions and markings

On front of medallion:

"PEACE

1919"

On reverse of medallion:

"STEVENSON"

"STG SILVER"

Keywords

World War One

Medallions

Silver

Commemoration

History - Social

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Last modified

Thursday, 14 May, 2026

Completeness

94

Recollections of War

Recollections of War

Silver Peace medallion featuring dove carrying olive branch - 1919

Silver Peace medallion featuring dove carrying olive branch - 1919

Oblique view of silver Peace medallion featuring dove carrying olive branch - 1919

Oblique view of silver Peace medallion featuring dove carrying olive branch - 1919

Angled view of Silver Peace medallion featuring dove carrying olive branch - 1919

Angled view of silver Peace medallion featuring dove carrying olive branch - 1919

Reverse of silver Peace medallion featuring dove carrying olive branch - 1919

Reverse of silver Peace medallion featuring dove carrying olive branch - 1919

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