440707 / Pte
this dagger is in near very fine condition
the interior with a padded black satin lid liner and a slotted black velvet medal bed
both contained within fitted
the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath with a black enameled centrepiece
United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 3 Four Clasps Hold 440707 / Pte3 Clasps DEFENSIVE SECTOR, MEUSE ARGONNE, SOMME OFFENSIVE. In bronze gilt, engraver marked "FRASER" (James Earle Fraser) on the obverse, measuring 36. 2 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, gilt wear evident on the obverse, spotting on the reverse, light contact overall, original ribbon with brooch pinback, the ribbon exhibiting slight fraying where it butts the brooch, better than very fine. Footnote: The World