World War I Medal
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox
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
InscribedRecto, inscribed: "WORLD WAR"Verso, engraved: "4752"
Verso, inscribed: "FOR/ SERVICE/ 1917-1919/ PRESENTED BY THE/ STATE/ OF/ NEW YORK/ BELGIUM/ FRANCE/ ITALY/ GERMANY/ SIBERIA/ RUSSIA"
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Dr. Reynold Webb Wilcox
John Henry Kelso Davis
