World War Medals

Very nice original WW1 US Victory Medal… This is an excellent example w just the right amount if wear and patina. It has a rare 2 bar combination of Meuse Argonne & Defense Sector.. Finding exact medal combinations can be a real challenge when it comes to original examples.. Medal looks much better in hand the images didn’t contrast well. Researching yields this combination was awarded too only a few divisions. The 6th Infantry Division, 29th Infantry Division, 81st Infantry Division, 88th Infantry Division & the 92nd Infantry Division…. It was also awarded too the 371st & 372nd Infantry Regiments of the 93rd ID…. Remeber later replacements would not have been entitled to both clasps as clasps were only awarded if service In country was the duration of the time the division spent there! The medal itself is excellent shape but just a touch salty. The ribbon shows wear and minor fading but is solid the medal has areas of the original gold finish poking through and the rest a pleasing bronze color. The back of the brooch is black I’m not sure why that was done or what maker did that possibly just what it was displayed on I’m unsure…. An excellent and been there clearly awarded example of this rare bar combination. Please check out my other WW1 victory medals & all my militaria and antiques for sale!