An American Troops In France Commemorative Medal 1917-1918 Auction the strap with a slit

the strap with a slit at the opposite end to house the brass D-ring on the belt and when placed around the brass post

49 mm x 62

Type II (1932-1947) Silver gilt with red and white enamels

Iron Cross Second Class that has been privately altered into First Class of the Award

An American Troops In France Commemorative Medal 1917-1918 Auction the strap with a slitBronze, obverse illustrating the bust of General John J. Pershing, inscribed "PERSHING" above and " "LAFAYETTE, WE ARE HERE." JUNE 15 1917." below, reverse illustrating the bust of French Marshal Ferdinand Foch surrounded by seven stars, inscribed "FOCH" above and "1918" below, with "COPYRIGHT 1918 LOUIS F. RAGOT" (famous bronze sculptor, medallist, aviator, author and inventor) inscribed below the bust, 31. 5 mm, integral suspension, very light