Medal - Peace Celebrations 1919

€396,201.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1919
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionTin-lead
Weight18.81 g
Diameter33.4 mm
Thickness2.7 mm
ShapeRound with a round hole
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Dietz1#Chatt 8b
Obverse descriptionFigure of Peace seated facing right with folded wings, holding a dove to her breast, to her side a cherub holding an olive branch. Mars, the warrior, kneels facing left, with a shield across his leg, and offering a sword as a token of surrender. Radiant sun and clouds above, scroll supported by doves below.
Obverse letteringPEACE
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionShield bearing Royal Arms and Rose of England with a banner above, all enclosed by a laurel and palm wreath tied at the bottom with a scroll
Reverse letteringTO COMMEMORATE THE VICTORIOUS CONCLUSION OF THE GREAT WAR DIEU ET MON DROIT
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverThomas Fattorini, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1827-date)
Mintage1919  - -
Catalog ID6790645980
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