Ww2 Medal From 1946

What was the medal actually given for?

Nov 8th, 2012 at 8:00:52 PM PST by

I not really sure like I said It was my grandfathers. I think that they were giving after the win of ww2 I'm not sure tho ill have to ask my grandmother about that

Nov 9th, 2012 at 4:52:23 AM PST by

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World War II Victory Medal

Services: All Services
Instituted: 1945
Qualifying Dates: 7 December 1941 to 31 December 1946
Criteria: Awarded for service in US Armed Forces between 1941 and 1946. If a veteran served at least 1 day prior to 31 December 1946, he/she is eligible for this award.

Authorized by Act of Congress on July 6, 1945 and awarded to all members of the Armed Forces who served at least one day of honorable, active federal service between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946, inclusive.

The front of the medal depicts the Liberty figure resting her right foot on a war god's helmet with the hilt of a broken sword in her right hand and the broken blade in her left hand. The reverse contains the words, "FREEDOM FROM FEAR AND WANT, FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND RELIGION, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1941-1945." The red center stripe of the ribbon is symbolic of Mars, the God of War, representing both courage and fortitude. The twin rainbow stripes, suggested by the World War I Victory Medal, allude to the peach following a storm. A narrow white stripe separates the center red stripe from each rainbow pattern on both sides of the ribbon. The World War II Victory Medal provides deserving recognition to all of America's veterans who served during Wold War II.

No attachments were authorized although some veterans received the medal with an affixed bronze star which, according to rumors at the time, was to distinguish those who served in combat from those who did not. However, no official documentation has ever been found to support this supposition. Although eligible for its award, many World War II veterans never actually received the medal since many were discharged prior to the medal's institution.

Nov 12th, 2012 at 1:39:36 PM PST by

Wow thank you I tried asking my grandmother but she's very hard of hearing thank you for the info

Nov 12th, 2012 at 3:57:56 PM PST by

how many of these you have i bid on last auction ?????

Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:07:12 AM PST by

This is the same one the last guy that one was playing games with me would give me his address he said he won it for his cousin and with out giving me his address he relisted it on here stating it was his grandfather that revived it and was asking over 100,000 for it so I reported it to listia and refunded him his credits and relisted it

Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:54:22 AM PST by

is this real or from army navy surplus store

Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:08:12 AM PST by

This is a real one not an army surplus store one

Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:54:47 AM PST by

did your grandpa get two of these ?

Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:08:54 AM PST by

He only revived one

Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:54:58 AM PST by

That medal would mean so much to any future generations of your family that serves in the military. Have you not considered offering it to any cousins or uncles that might appreciate it's meaning? Just makes me kinda sad, I lost my father not long ago and cherish his medals so much. I wish you luck with your auction, just hate to see you let it go this way. The freedoms we have are because of the men like your grandfather who served to protect us.

Nov 13th, 2012 at 8:48:54 PM PST by

I have thought of that we have so many medals and uniforms ,helmets that every one wanted this one I was the only one that wanted it and I would like to see some one get it that will truly value it and take care of it

Nov 14th, 2012 at 5:30:10 AM PST by

are you crazy! I would keep that in memory of my grandfather!

Nov 15th, 2012 at 10:34:31 AM PST by

I have a Purple Heart that I'm keeping if his

Nov 15th, 2012 at 11:06:54 AM PST by

Get off his back peeps.. sheesh.. I can totally understand why it's on Listia.. having so many medals etc.. it's either gonna get lost , stolen or sold.. so let him do as he wishes. he has other medals that mean way more than this one.. and I think it's great that if anything its not tossed to the side.. i will be putting my bid on it.. and yep.. i will keep it for the rest of my life.. and pass it on to other family members.. Thanks Anorako for relisting.. - Rain

Nov 15th, 2012 at 11:17:29 AM PST by

Thanks Rain for understanding!

Nov 15th, 2012 at 11:41:44 AM PST by

Good item and everyone bids with confidence...
Fanned and watching..
I love the Military..and this is a piece of History...

Nov 15th, 2012 at 1:03:05 PM PST by

Thank you and fanned back

Nov 15th, 2012 at 1:04:45 PM PST by

Thank you. I am going to try to see if my grandfather who served in WWII received this medal. I was already going to research his service since I did not get to know him that well. I appreciate your grandfather's service. They like our current vets gave up a lot.

Nov 15th, 2012 at 5:28:31 PM PST by

Thank you

Nov 15th, 2012 at 7:58:42 PM PST by

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