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Gift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis, 1959.34.11 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Connecticut World War I Service Medal
Gift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis, 1959.34.11 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Connecticut World War I Service Medal

Dateabout 1919
Mediumbronze; satin ribbon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 2 7/8 × 1 1/2in. (7.3 × 3.8cm)
ClassificationsCeremonies
Credit LineGift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis
Object number1959.34.11
DescriptionA Connecticut World War I Service Medal. The ribbon is above the medal and is blue with white and red stripes in the center. On the medal recto is a relief image of an eagle on the left and Victory on the right holding an olive branch and a flaming torch. The medal verso has a relief image of the Connecticut coat of arms and a laurel wreath on the bottom.
NotesHistorical Note: The Connecticut Service medal was instituted in 1919 by the State of Connecticut, and awarded to Connecticut citizens who served in World War I.
Status
Not on view
Gift of Mrs. Grace Clarkson Wilcox, 1935.2.91 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox
about 1919
Gift of Marion M. Foskett, 1999.43.4 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
George Gilbert Shepard
1918
Gift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis, 1959.34.50 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Medallic Art Co.
after 1919
Gift of the estate of Ruth Cloyes, 1980.37.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
The Travelers Insurance Company
November 1925
Gift of Roger P. Welles, 1972.8.8.8 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Rear Admiral Roger Welles
after 1917
Gift of John T. Dobbin, 1986.108.2 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Medallic Art Co.
1964
Gift of Noble & Westbrook Division, Bristol Brass Corporation, East Hartford, CT, 1980.71.1.1 © ...
Noble & Westbrook Division
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 1994.224.3 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Unknown
about 1919
Gift of Roger P. Welles, 1972.8.8.10 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Rear Admiral Roger Welles
1898-1903