United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 5 Clasps Newly Listed silver thread on a black

silver thread on a black rayon field

Allied Expeditionary Force states: "Since its inception

clasp retains most of the bronze finish

III Class for Five Years' Service

United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 5 Clasps Newly Listed silver thread on a black5 Clasps DEFENSIVE SECTOR, MEUSE ARGONNE, ST. MIHIEL, SOMME OFFENSIVE, AISNE MARNE. In bronze gilt, engraver marked "FRASER" (James Earle Fraser) on the obverse, measuring 36 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, greening and spotting evident on the obverse, prominent gilt wear spot present on the reverse, light contact overall, original ribbon with brooch pinback, the ribbon exhibiting slight fraying where it butts