World War II Victory Medal - 1945
OFFICIAL MEDAL
Struck by U. S. Mint, Philadelphia and the Medallic Art Co.; bulk of issue was looped.
Obverse: Figure of Liberation in the dawn, breaking the sword of tyranny and trampling the helmet of Mars underfoot; sun, near bottom border, casts rays behind her; in field to l., World; to r., War II
Reverse: Across center, Freedom / from Fear and Want / [palm leaf] / Freedom of Speech / and Religion; around border, United · States · of · America · 1941 · 1945 ·
HK-910 - Bronze. Size 23.
 
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FOUR FREEDOMS VICTORY MEDAL
Private issue, undated (circa 1945).
Obverse: Bust in high relief, facing to l.; above around, Four Freedoms Victory Medal; below around, Franklin D Roosevelt; microscopic Kilenyi below l. shoulder.
Reverse: In upper center, torch and wreath; above around, Victory Medal; below torch, Four Freedoms / Freedom of Speech / Freedom of Worship / Freedom from Fear / Freedom from Want
HK-911 - Silver, oxidized. Size 24
HK-912 - Bronze, oxidized
HK-913 - Gilt
 
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