Attempting to identify a WWII medal

[herseyjh]

Hello all, and thanks for the help in advance.

What I am trying to do is identify this medal from WWII.  It is my understanding that is was issued to a sailor who served with the merchant marine.  Initially, I thought it might be a Victory Medal; however, from my research the ribbon seems wrong.  Also, the WWII victory medal typically has 'VICTORY WAR II' across the front.  I don't have a picture of the back so I am unsure if there are any identifying marks there.  I will try to get a picture of that and follow up with a post.

 

[Michael OLeary]

It's a First World War Victory Medal, the recipient's details should be impressed around the lower edge.

Researching Canadian Soldiers of the First World War
Part 12: Medals; Pip, Squeak, Wilfred and the whole gang

War Medals (1866-1918) - Victory Medal (Inter-Allied War Medal)

 

[Dennis Ruhl]

Initially, I thought it might be a Victory Medal; however, from my research the ribbon seems wrong.  Also, the WWII victory medal typically has 'VICTORY WAR II' across the front.  I don't have a picture of the back so I am unsure if there are any identifying marks there.

WWI Commonwealth Victory Medal as per the Rogue.  The ribbon is absolutely correct.  The Americans and others issued a similar medal.  There was no Commonwealth WWII Victory Medal.  What you describe sounds American.