United States. A World War I Victory Medal, Three Clasps GTRexclude The Battalion did not sail

The Battalion did not sail for England until March 28th 1917 and with only about 50% of the usual 1050 man battalion strength

Commander's Neck Cross - in silver gilt and enamels

light to moderate staining from storage

some faint surface corrosion on the obverse (uncleaned)

His funeral service took place at his former residence on Thursday

United States. A World War I Victory Medal, Three Clasps GTRexclude The Battalion did not sail3 Clasps DEFENSIVE SECTOR, MEUSE ARGONNE, ST. MIHIEL. In bronze, measuring 36 mm, bronze star on its original ribbon with brooch pinback, overall surface wear, contact marks, very fine. Accompanied by its 34. 7 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with three bronze stars, pinback. 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