Summary
Medal to commemorate victory and the conclusion of World War II, 1939-45, inscribed 15 August 1945, Western Australia.
Obverse Description
Profile busts of George VI and Elizabeth facing left; around: 'GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH / SHERIDAN'.
Reverse Description
Inscription on scrolled shield framed by wreath: 'VICTORY MEDAL / 15-8-1945 / TO COMMEMORATE / CONCLUSION OF / WORLD WAR / 1939-45'.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Date Issued
1945 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Sheridan, Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 1945
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Person Depicted
HM George VI, England, Great Britain, 1945
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Person Depicted
HRH The Queen Mother Queen Elizabeth, England, Great Britain, 1945
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Inscriptions
Obverse inscription: "GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH ". Reverse inscription: "VICTORY MEDAL / 15-8-1945 / TO COMEMORATE / CONCLUSION OF / WORLD WAR 1/ 939-45".
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
23 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height)
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Shape
Round with loop
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Keywords
Victory Medals, Wars & Conflicts, World War II, 1939-1945, Victory Day in the Pacific, 1945
