WWI Victory Medal With Clasps

James Earle Fraser, a prominent sculptor, designed the World War I Victory Medal in 1919. The medal was awarded tosoldiers who served between 1917 and 1918, and to those who served in Russia orSiberia between 1918 and 1920. The medal's front features Winged Victorywith a sword and shield, while the back shows an American shield with thefasces, a medieval battle axe, and the names of allied countries. Battle clasps were awarded for majoroperations, and were worn on the ribbon.

This medal bars indicates that thesoldier fought in the battles "Defensive Sector", St.

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