Victory Medal

American  

noun

1. a round bronze medal awarded to all those who served in the armed forces of the U.S. during World War I.

2. a similar medal awarded after World War II.

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Example Sentences

Pte Malcolm's military honours have been reissued and presented to his family, including his 1914 Star with Clasp - often referred to as the Mons Star - and the British War medal and Victory medal.

From BBC

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

Besides the Purple Heart for his wounds, he would be awarded a Bronze Star, a World War II victory medal and a combat infantry badge to pin on the uniform he said still fits him.

From Washington Times