An American Troops In France Commemorative Medal 1917-1918 Auction War Medal 1939-1945 (unnamed)

War Medal 1939-1945 (unnamed)

Type II (1932-1947) Silver gilt with red and white enamels

the strap with a slit at the opposite end to house the brass D-ring on the belt and when placed around the brass post

quality striking

49 mm x 62

An American Troops In France Commemorative Medal 1917-1918 Auction War Medal 1939-1945 (unnamed)Bronze, obverse illustrating the bust of General John J. Pershing, inscribed "PERSHING" above and " "LAFAYETTE, WE ARE HERE." JUNE 15 1917." below, reverse illustrating the bust of French Marshal Ferdinand Foch surrounded by seven stars, inscribed "FOCH" above and "1918" below, with "COPYRIGHT 1918 LOUIS F. RAGOT" (famous bronze sculptor, medallist, aviator, author and inventor) inscribed below the bust, 31. 5 mm, integral suspension, very light