Australia. Two First War Peace Medals 1919 GTRexclude Wien 69” on the reverse

Wien 69” on the reverse

Upon reorganization in August 1920

reverse illustrating a red cross on a shield flanked by leafing and inscribed "TO THE PRESIDENT AND PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / THE GRATITUDE OF THE SWISS FAMILIES / 1918" below

1908 in Wörth am Rhein

wear to gilt on medal and rifle

Australia. Two First War Peace Medals 1919 GTRexclude Wien 69” on the reverse1. Silver Grade; 2. Bronze Grade. Footnote: Of the commemorative medals issued to mark the end of the First World War, the most common was the so called "Peace" of "Victory" medal issued to every child in Australia aged 0 14 years (and aged up to 16 if parents were in the armed forces). The medal was designed by Charles Douglas Richardson, better known for his work as a sculptor. Time constraints, as well as pressure from the production of other