Victory Medal
Americannoun
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a round bronze medal awarded to all those who served in the armed forces of the U.S. during World War I.
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a similar medal awarded after World War II.
Example Sentences
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The discovery, which was made as part of a council initiative to crack down on landfill, included a British war medal and an Allied Victory medal.
From BBC
As the bus inched its way toward central Piazza Venezia, and eventually to the team's hotel, the players, each wearing the victory medal they received less than 24 hours before at Wembley, snapped photos of the celebrating fans and encouraged them with cheers through a bullhorn.
From Fox News
Honorably discharged with a World War II Victory Medal, wise beyond his years, he was the model of discipline, courage and strength personified.
From Washington Post
Jones went on to work for the Institute of Heraldry where he designed more than 40 military service medals, including the World War II Victory Medal.
From Washington Times
Aldridge enlisted in the Navy at Great Bend and during his service earned a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, American Defense Medal with one battle star, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with one battle star and the World War II Victory medal.
From Washington Times
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