What is World War I Victory Medal (United States)?
The '''World War I Victory Medal''' is a service medal of the [[United States]] military which was first created in 1919, designed by James Earle Fraser. The medal was originally intended to be created due to an act of the [[United States Congress]]. It was initiated in April of 1921. Description The medal is Bronze and 1 3/8&nbsp;inches in [[diameter]]. On the obverse is a winged Victory, standing full length and full face. On the reverse is the inscription “THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION” and the United States shield with the letters “U.S.” surmounted by a fasces, and on either side the names of the allied and associated nations. The lapel button is a five-pointed star 5/8-inch in diameter on a wreath with the letters “U.S.” in the center. Ribbon The medal is suspended by a ring from a silk ribbon 1 3/8&nbsp;inches in width, representing two rainbows placed in juxtaposition and having the red in the middle. [[Category:1919 establishments in the United States]] [[Category:Orders, decorations, and medals of the United States]] [[Category:World War I]]