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ITEMSPECIFICS:
Medal: World War I Victory Medal
Clasps/Bars: West Indies, France
Service Branch: US Navy / US Marine Corps
An exceptional, highly sought-after piece of United States military history!
Up forsale is an original World War I US Victory Medal featuring an incredibly rareand desirable dual-clasp combination: the scarce \"West Indies\"service bar and the \"France\" service bar.
The \"WestIndies\" campaign clasp was issued in very limited numbers to Navy andMarine Corps personnel serving on shore or aboard designated vessels in theWest Indies region during the war. Finding an authentic, original medaldecorated with this specific bar, let alone paired alongside the\"France\" service bar, is a true rarity that makes this a centerpieceitem for advanced WWI militaria and medal collectors.
ProductDetails and Features:
· Medal: OfficialWorld War I Victory Medal with winged Victory on the obverse and the names ofthe Allied nations on the reverse.
· Clasps: Twooriginal bronze service bars consisting of the rare \"West Indies\" barand the \"France\" bar, showing correct period typography and borderdetailing.
· Ribbon:Original multi-colored rainbow ribbon drape with vibrant coloration.
· Presentation:An excellent addition to any collection focusing on US Navy, USMC, or rarecampaign variants of the Great War.
ConditionNotes (Please Read Carefully):
· Authentic AgeWear: The circular medal exhibits a beautiful, dark natural patina withclear, crisp relief details on both sides.
· RibbonCondition: The rainbow ribbon drape retains fantastic, strong color contrast.There is light, expected edge fraying near the top mount and typicalage-related softening of the fabric, consistent with a century-old textile.
· Hardware: Theclasps and mounting assemblies are intact and securely attached. (Sewn on)
· Please reviewall photos carefully as they serve as the ultimate description of the exactcosmetic condition of this historic medal.
Shippingand Handling:
This historic item will be packaged with extreme care withample protective padding to ensure it arrives safely. Fast shipping!
