Military Order of the World Wars medal
MakerMade by
Medallic Art Co.
American, founded 1900
DistributorDistributed by
The Military Order of the World Wars
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
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.
Object number1959.34.50
MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WAR"Verso, engraved: "MEDALLIC ART CO./ N.Y./ 424"
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John Henry Kelso Davis
Governor John Harper Trumbull