United States. A World War One Victory Medal With Naval “Mine Laying” Clasp Hold 30 mm x 144 mm

30 mm x 144 mm

with a hand drawn skull and crossbones above the number "455" in black ink to the right of the Travers mark in the dome

In silver plated bronze and black enamel

A mint and unissued set of matching Luftwaffe EM’s shoulder boards

Hamilton ON

United States. A World War One Victory Medal With Naval “Mine Laying” Clasp Hold 30 mm x 144 mmIn bronze, measuring 36mm, worn on original ribbon with MINE LAYING navy clasp and pin on reverse, light wear, ribbon faded, light discoloration across obverse of medal, otherwise in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The World War I Victory Medal was established by Army and Navy General Orders in 1919, as a war service medal. The Bronze Medal was awarded to all branches of the Armed Forces in recognition of active duty during the First World War