United States. A World War I Victory Medal, Submarine United Republic of (2344687 PTE

(2344687 PTE

with light patina from age

1917 and is documented as being on command at a Drill & General Course on March 5th

Attempted erasure to the naming

It measures 265 mm x 105 mm

United States. A World War I Victory Medal, Submarine United Republic of (2344687 PTESUBMARINE. In bronze, measuring 36 mm, silver star on its original ribbon with brooch pinback, spotting, light wear, very fine. 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 originally intended to be created due to an act of the United States Congress. However, the bill authorizing the medal never passed, leaving the service