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Peace Medal

c. 1919
Subcollections
World War One
Overview

A circular medal with a female figure symbolising peace and standing on a plinth. On the reverse of the medal at the top is a crown, and below this is a wreath with a sailor and a digger standing at either side of the wreath.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2002.56
Item type
Medals
Material
Metal
Width
2.6000 cm
Height or length
3.6000 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On the front of the medal on the plinth is inscribed "PEACE 1919" and below this is "AUSTRALIA".

On the back of the medal above the crown is inscribed "VICTORY", and in the centre of the wreath is "THE TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE" and below this is "THE PEACE OF 1919".

Year
c. 1919
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
Completeness
83
Copyright category
Date of creation +70 years
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Front view of Peace Medal
Front view of Peace Medal
Back view of Peace Medal
Back view of Peace Medal

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