United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 5 Clasps certificate_of_authenticity the National Order of Merit

the National Order of Merit

Instituted in 1897 (five-piece construction

measuring 112 mm x 45 mm

exhibiting wear overlying the hinged area and scattered soiling in the white felt of the medal bed

that she lived in Neuzittau near Berlin

United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 5 Clasps certificate_of_authenticity the National Order of Merit5 Clasps DEFENSIVE SECTOR, MEUSE ARGONNE, ST. MIHIEL, AISNE MARNE, CHAMPAGNE 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, edge nicks, surface wear and greening present on the obverse, spotting on the reverse, original ribbon with brooch pinback, the ribbon exhibiting extensive fraying around the ring and where it butts the