This item is part of The Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection. Click Here to view all items in this collection.
(Medalha da Victória). Instituted 1919. First World War issued. Constructed of bronze, circular medal depicting on the obverse a winged figure of Victory on a rayed background, reverse featuring the arms of Portugal on a lateral band of War Crosses, inscribed by the inscription MEDALHA DA VITORIA (Victory Medal), measuring 34.68 mm (w) x 39.98 mm (h - inclusive of the integral ball), with minor toned bronze, accompanied by original ribbon, extremely fine.
Footnote: The Victory Medal was established in Portugal on July 15, 1919, as an agreement of all Allied countries to manufacture a “Victory Medal” in commemoration of the end of the Great War. The Medal was awarded to all the Portuguese military personnel who participated more than three months in the war, as well as to those who as a result of injury, could not complete three months of service.
This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.

