war trophy
Victor's taken keepsake
A war trophy is an object taken from a defeated enemy as a memento of victory.
Traditionally these include captured flags, weapons, or equipment: He kept a German helmet as a war trophy.
The term extends to body parts taken from slain enemies—a practice condemned by military codes but documented throughout history.
More broadly, any souvenir of military service may be called a war trophy.
- spoilsSeized war gains
- plunderGoods seized violently
- lootStolen valuables
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- relicPreserved ancient object
skull · shrunken head · scalp · flag · battle standard · sword · helmet · battlefield · victor · captured · enemy · pillage · bounty · souvenir · memento · prize · armor · ransack
- Roman honorslaurel wreath, triumph, ovation, torques, torque
war trophymedal
Metal honor token
service medal · decoration · commendation · military honor · Purple Heart
war trophywar memorial
Tribute to fallen soldiers
memorial · cenotaph · peace offering · olive branch · peace symbol
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