Connecticut World War I Service Medal
MakerMade by
Robbins Company
American
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
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.
Object number1959.34.11
MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "WORLD WAR/ 1917-1918"Verso, inscribed: "STATE OF CONNECTICUT/ FOR SERVICE/ ROBBINS CO."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.
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John Henry Kelso Davis
Noble & Westbrook Division
