United States. A Military Order Of The World War, By Medallic Art Co. GTRexclude lined in light brown cotton

lined in light brown cotton

the reverse with a functional hinge/catch assembly

embossed “1940” and “R

chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the star points at 9 and 12 o'clock

intact screwposts

United States. A Military Order Of The World War, By Medallic Art Co. GTRexclude lined in light brown cottonInstituted 1919 by General of the Armies John J. Pershing. A gilded bronze Maltese cross with red enamelled arms, surrounded by laurel wreath, the centre obverse presents the figure of Justice, altogether surmounted by an eagle, reverse centre plain, reverse of eagle maker marked MEDALLIC ART CO. N. Y., and numbered 127, measuring 37. 71 mm (w) x 48. 64 mm (h), suspended from a rainbow ribbon attached to a horizontal pinback, and in overall near very