Victory Medal and British War Medal

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Title

Victory Medal and British War Medal

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Collection

Te Papa Collections Online

Description

These two medals were awarded to millions of military personnel after the First World War (1914-19). These particular medals were awarded to New Zealander Private Leonard Maxwell Morrison (1897-1974). The Victory Medal The Victory Medal was awarded to all New Zealand troops serving overseas (except for those who arrived in Samoa after 30 August 1914 and those serving in Great Britain only). Approximately 6 million of these medals were issued to military personnel from the British Empire. Th...

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Image

Date created

1919

Creator

William McMillan / Sir Bertram Mackennal / Royal Mint

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/1318842

Related subjects

Athene Nike / George V, King of Great Britain / Saint George / War / Military service / bronze / silver / ribbon / medals / lacquering / World War, 1914-1918 / world wars / England

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