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Victory Medal 1914-18
Obverse: Winged Victory standing (front), a palm branch in her right hand, her left arm outstretched. Reverse: Within a laurel garland, Inscription: 'THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION. 1914-1919'. Inscription on edge: '40907 PTE. A.W. VINTEN . LAN . FUS.' Fitted with a ring and watered silk ribbon of rainbow hues.
Alfred William Vinten (1898-1953) was born at Poplar, the son of Alfred Joseph Vinten, sailmaker. He served as a private in the Royal Lancashire Fusiliers during the First World War. Afterwards he returned to Greenwich where he spent the rest of his life.
Alfred William Vinten (1898-1953) was born at Poplar, the son of Alfred Joseph Vinten, sailmaker. He served as a private in the Royal Lancashire Fusiliers during the First World War. Afterwards he returned to Greenwich where he spent the rest of his life.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0991 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | War medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | McMillan, William |
| Events: | World War I, 1914-1918 |
| Date made: | 1919 |
| People: | Vinten, Alfred William |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 36 mm |