World War II Victory Medal
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Title
World War II Victory Medal
Description
Silk ribbon, center red stripe with rainbow stripes (adopted from the World War I Victory Medal). Gold medal with one side showing the relief of Liberty figure with a broken sword and embossed text "World War II"; On the other side embossed text "United States of America 1941-1945, Freedom from fear and want, Freedom of speach and religion." This medal was issued to any member of the US Armed Services who served in Active Duty or Reservist between December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946. Possibly Gordon or Harold Lowe's.
Creator
Unknown
Date
1941-1946
Contributor
Donated by Doug Lowe
Format
7.6 x 3.8 x 0.6 cm medal
Coverage
Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio
Rights
Scioto County Public Library
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “World War II Victory Medal,” Local History Digital Collection, accessed July 16, 2024, https://yourppl.org/history/items/show/30013.