United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 3 Clasps GTRexclude sailing ships

sailing ships

maker marked "Zehn" between the right and lower arms

on the rim

and 50th Anniversary of the Young Communist League Medal 1922-1972

the cross exhibits the manufacturing characteristics and die flaws of a textbook Type-A Knight’s Cross

United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 3 Clasps GTRexclude sailing shipsDEFENSIVE SECTOR, MEUSE ARGONNE, ST. MIHIEL. In bronze, measuring 36 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, surface wear evident on the obverse, very fine. Footnote: The World War I Victory Medal is a service medal of the United States military which was first created in 1919, designed by James Earle Fraser. The medal was originally intended to be created due to an act of the United States Congress. However, the bill authorizing the medal never