United States. A World War I Victory Medal, West Indies Auction a barrel hinge and a

a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch

7 grams (inclusive of ribbon and clasps)

In silver and red enamels

mounted as worn on original full-length neck ribbon

United States. A World War I Victory Medal, West Indies Auction a barrel hinge and aWEST INDIES. In bronze, measuring 36 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, spotting, extensive surface wear, 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 departments to