medal
Object
medal
Object number
2009.93
Physical Description
gold coloured medal with small decorative chain with coat of arms and female figure with dove and olive branch
Associated Event
First World War
Associated Person
Busby Bird, Henry (JP (Mayor))
Associated Place
Material
metal
Exhibition Label
From the exhibition 'The Art of War – Posters & Propaganda from the First World War' [23 February – 28 May 2016]
Peace Medals
When armistice was announced in November 1918, there was an outbreak of impromptu celebrations. However, people would wait until the following year for the signing of the Treaty of Versailles before arranging more organised street parties.
Peace Medals
When armistice was announced in November 1918, there was an outbreak of impromptu celebrations. However, people would wait until the following year for the signing of the Treaty of Versailles before arranging more organised street parties.
On display?
No
Inscription
Borough of Shoreditch June 1919 H Busby Bird JP Mayor. Reverse: Peace - Britain, France, Italy, America, Belgium