1917-1919 For Democracy Liberty and Justice
ca. 1919
metal, textile
Overall: 1/4 × 3 1/8 × 1 1/2 in. (0.6 × 7.9 × 3.8 cm)
Gift of Miss Dorothy C. Barck
INV.5116
DescriptionWorld War I medal. Medal with ribbon. Yellow and purple ribbon with attached bar pin. Bar pin reads: "1917-1919". Medal depicts two soldiers standing at attention and a woman with a sword. Reads: "FOR DEMOCRACY LIBERTY AND JUSTICE". Reverse depicts a military scene and the seal of Schenectady. Reads: "PRESENTED BY / THE PEOPLE OF THE / CITY OF SCHENECTADY / TO THEIR LOYAL / DEFENDERS".ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)