WW1 US AEF Victory Medal Full Size

The WW1 US AEF Victory Medal Full Size is an authentic military decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who served during World War I. Authorized by the United States Congress in 1919, the medal was presented to service members who served in the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918. The medal features a bronze circular design measuring approximately 36 mm in diameter. The obverse displays the image of Winged Victory, symbolizing peace and triumph. The reverse bears the inscription “THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION” alongside the shields of the Allied nations. It is suspended from a distinctive rainbow-colored silk ribbon, representing the unity of the Allied coalition. The Victory Medal often includes campaign clasps on the suspender bar, indicating the recipient’s participation in specific battles or military actions. This medal is a significant artifact representing U.S. involvement in the First World War.