Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
S.2006.013 |
Object Name |
Medal |
Description |
"World War I Victory Medal" by James Earle Fraser (1876-1953) A round (1 1/4 inch diameter) bronze medal attached to a rainbow-striped silk ribbon (1 1/2 x 1- 3/8 inch) with a pin bar. The obverse depcits a robed angel with a shield and sword. The reverse depicts a shield emblazoned with "US" and framed with the names of the 13 victorious countries and inscribed across the top: " The Great War for Civilization." The medal is accompanied by the original box from the Art Medal Works Inc., Newark, NJ, dated March 27, 1920. |
Artist |
Fraser, James Earle |
Collection |
Art Objects |
Medium |
Metal |
Current Location |
Offner Center : Tall Medal Case : 3 |