Bidspirit auction | British Victory Medal 1914–1919 Awarded

British Victory Medal 1914–1919 Awarded to a Jewish Soldier – Pte. A. B. Nachmias, Royal Fusiliers - Original British Victory Medal awarded to members of the British Empire forces who served during the First World War. The medal measures 36 mm in diameter and is struck in bronze with its original gilt finish. The obverse depicts the winged figure of Victoria, the Roman goddess of Victory, holding a palm branch, following the common Allied design adopted after the war. The reverse bears the inscription: THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914–1919 within a laurel wreath. The rim is officially impressed: J-7195 PTE. A. B. NACHMIAS R. FUS. identifying the recipient as Private A. B. Nachmias, a soldier of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). The surname Nachmias is of Jewish origin, making this an attractive and historically interesting named example. Diameter: 36 mm. Condition: Good overall condition with expected wear from age and service. Please examine the photographs carefully for your own assessment.