The Victory Medal was a military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces who served in World War I. Instituted in 1919, it recognized the contributions of soldiers, sailors, and airmen in the conflict. The medal features a winged figure of Victory on the obverse and is made of bronze, with a distinctive ribbon that includes colors representing the Allied nations. The medal was issued to those who had served in specific campaigns or had been mobilized during the war. Over 5 million medals were awarded, making it one of the most widely distributed military honors of the time.