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Gift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis, 1959.34.50 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Military Order of the World Wars medal
Gift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis, 1959.34.50 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Military Order of the World Wars medal

Maker (American, founded 1900)
Distributor (American, founded 1919)
Dateafter 1919
Mediumbrass; satin
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 3 3/8 × 1 3/4in. (8.6 × 4.4cm)
ClassificationsCeremonies
Credit LineGift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis
Object number1959.34.50
DescriptionA brass medal for the organization, The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW). There is a rainbow colored ribbon at the top of the medal with a pin on the reverse. The medal is the MOWW emblem of a spread eagle over a red enamel Formee cross with a relief image of Justice in the center, and a wreath around the perimeter.
Status
Not on view
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Whitehead and Hoag Company
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George Gilbert Shepard
1918
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Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox
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George Gilbert Shepard
1918
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The Travelers Insurance Company
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Elvira S. Johnson
1940-1959