United States. A World War I Victory Medal United Republic of partial loss of black wool

partial loss of black wool to the right of the crown and random wear overall

“Der Panzerknacker” late war publication

red glass surround affixed by four rivets

nicknamed “Smiling Albert” by his troops

He received his pay from the Fliegerhorstkommandatur

United States. A World War I Victory Medal United Republic of partial loss of black woolIn bronze, measuring 36 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, scattered surface wear, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35. 5 mm (w) x 13. 5 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with bronze star, pinback. 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