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Gift of Mrs. Grace Clarkson Wilcox, 1935.2.91 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
World War I Medal
Gift of Mrs. Grace Clarkson Wilcox, 1935.2.91 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

World War I Medal

Original Owner (American, 1856 - 1931)
Dateabout 1919
MediumBronze, textile
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 2 1/2 × 1 1/2in. (6.4 × 3.8cm)
ClassificationsCeremonies
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Grace Clarkson Wilcox
DescriptionA medal awarded by the State of New York for service in World War I. A bronze medal suspended from a blue and white striped ribbon. On the front of the medallion are relief images of a soldier and an angel with "WORLD WAR" inscribed at the top. On the reverse side is a wreath of oak and laurel leaves surrounding the text in the center. Banners on the leaves identify the countries involved in the war. Awarded to Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox.
Object number1935.2.91
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Gift of Mrs. Grace Clarkson Wilcox, 1935.2.119 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox
Gift of Mrs. Grace Clarkson Wilcox, 1935.2.89 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox
about 1881
Gift of Marion M. Foskett, 1999.43.4 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
George Gilbert Shepard
1918
Gift of Marion M. Foskett, 1999.43.3a  © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
George Gilbert Shepard
1918
Gift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis, 1959.34.11 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Robbins Company
about 1919
Gift of Marion M. Foskett, 1999.43.5  © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
George Gilbert Shepard
1918
Gift of Roger P. Welles, 1972.8.8.8 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Rear Admiral Roger Welles
after 1917
Gift of Stephen G. Andre, 1996.9.48 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Harry E. Wilcox
1900-1934
Gift of Brett Moyer, Paul Moyer, and Edward Trout, 2009.412.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical…
George W. Corliss
1862-1867
Gift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis, 1959.34.50 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Medallic Art Co.
after 1919