MILITARIA

Object Name: Medal
Maker: Royal Mint (Primary maker)
Royal Mint (maker)
Date Made: 1919
1919
Place Made: England: London
London
Description: Victory medal awarded to Private James O'Prey, Royal Irish Rifles. This medal was designed by W. McMillan. The front depicts a winged classical figure representing victory. Approximately 5.7 million victory medals were issued with the recipient's service number, rank, name and unit impressed on the rim. 15719 PTE. J. O'PREY. R. IR. RIF. Milled
Materials: brass
Place Collected
Catalogue Number: BELUM.O17a.2001
Copyright: National Museums NI

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