MEDALLION: VICTORY MEDALLION, 1919

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1919

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Overview

Circular medal with loop and ring through which a red, white and blue ribbon is passed. A female figure, Victory, in flowing robes is embossed on its face. She stands on a pedestal inscribed 'Peace 1919' and 'Australia'. Two figures (vanquished foes?) are lying at her feet. The reverse has a shield with the words 'The Triumph of Liberty and Justice' on it. It is surrounded by a laurel wreath and is surmounted by a crown. 'Victory' is embossed at the top amidst sun rays. A sailor flanks the device on its left and a soldier on the right. The scroll below reads 'Peace of 1919'.

Historical information

Medal commemorating the end of WWI.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1994.111

Item type

Objects

Material

Metal

Ribbon

Contextual information

The 'Peace' or 'Victory' medal was issued to every child in Australia aged 0-14 years (and aged up to 16 if parents were in the armed forces).
The medal was designed by Charles Douglas Richardson, better known for his work as a sculptor. Time constraints as well as pressure from the production of other victory medals meant that no single manufacturer could make the 1,670,000 medals. Six were therefore selected: Amor, Stokes, Schlank, Parkes, Angus & Coote (who later withdrew) and Platers. The medals were silvered bronze, with silver issues for special presentations. The Defence Department supplied a red, white and blue striped ribbon and pin. Distribution began in March 1919.
https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/4f72b5d897f83e030860515b

Keywords

NUMISMATICS

Commemoration

FITZPATRICK (Flynn), Daisy

World War One

Photographed 2023

Year

1919

Statement of significance

Medal commemorating the end of WWI.

Last modified

Wednesday, 11 November, 2026