Cuba. A Rare First War Victory Medal Province of China A mass desertion of 400

A mass desertion of 400 men followed

the text by Václav Měřička

the cover bearing a black-and-white studio photo of the owner in a HJ uniform

stating that he had three months Active Militia service with the 104th Regiment

Cuba. A Rare First War Victory Medal Province of China A mass desertion of 400An official issue bronze victory medal, obverse engraved by maker C. Charles, marked BRONZE on rim, measures 35. 8mm, worn on original ribbon, lovely patina, minor wear, in better than very fine condition. Footnote: Cuba declared war on Germany one day after the United States. A draft was enacted and 25,000 soldiers were sent overseas to France.