United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 5 Clasps Auction Archive 1902-1941 Issue

1902-1941 Issue

oxidation spot evident on one fasces insignia

taking part in the dedication service of a monument dedicated to the Blue Army that still stands in the "Garden of Memory" next to the Basilica to the present day

where he would encounter Japanese forces for a second time

the rim secured in place to the body of the compass via eight small screws

United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 5 Clasps Auction Archive 1902-1941 Issue5 Clasps DEFENSIVE SECTOR, MEUSE ARGONNE, ST. MIHIEL, MONTDIDIER NOYON, LYS. In bronze gilt, engraver marked "FRASER" (American sculptor James Earle Fraser, November 4, 1876 October 11, 1953) on the obverse, measuring 36 mm in diameter, overall gilt loss on the medal and clasps, discoloration and spotting evident on both sides, frayed original ribbon with brooch pinback, fine.