For your consideration a full size VINTAGE WW 1 Victory military medal with ST. MIHIEL, MEUSE-ARGONNE AND DEFENSIVE SECTOR BARS. Medal is in EXCELLENT condition. The World War I Victory Medal was awarded for military service during the First World War. It was awarded for active service between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918; for service with the American Expeditionary Forces in European Russia between November 12, 1918, and August 5, 1919; or for service with the American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia between November 23, 1918, and April 1, 1920. The following battle clasps, inscribed with a battle’s name, were worn on the medal to denote participation in major ground conflicts. Aisne (May 27 to June 5, 1918). Aisne-Marne (July 18 to August 6, 1918). Cambrai (May 12 to December 4, 1917). Champagne-Marne (July 15-18, 1918). Lys (April 9-27, 1918). Meuse-Argonne September 26 to Nov. Montdidier-Noyon (June 9-13, 1918). Oise-Aisne (August 18 to November 11, 1918). Mihiel (September 12-16, 1918). Somme-Defensive (March 21 to April 6, 1918). Somme-Offensive (August 8 to November 11, 1918). Vittorio-Veneto (October 24 to November 4, 1918). Ypres-Lys (August 19 to November 11, 1918). For general defense service, not involving a specific battle, the “Defensive Sector” Battle Clasp was authorized. The clasp was also awarded for any battle which was not already recognized by its own battle clasp. CRITERIA The World War I Victory Medal was awarded for military service during the First World War. By its own battle clasp. The item “VINTAGE WW I Victory Medal and 3 Battle Bars” is in sale since Monday, April 19, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “chuckscollectibles” and is located in Venice, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Region of Origin: United States
- Absolutely no Damage: 1917-1918
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Conflict: WW I (1914-18)