United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 5 Clasps Hold measures 37 mm in diameter

measures 37 mm in diameter

surrounded by a laurel wreath

Gutten’s SS number is 264497

The aircraft appears to have started to break up shortly before hitting the ground

The survivors were put aboard the Brazil Maru which arrived in Moji

United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 5 Clasps Hold measures 37 mm in diameter5 Clasps DEFENSIVE SECTOR, MEUSE ARGONNE, ST. MIHIEL, SOMME OFFENSIVE, AISNE MARNE. In bronze gilt, engraver marked "FRASER" (James Earle Fraser) on the obverse, measuring 36 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, greening and spotting evident on the obverse, prominent gilt wear spot present on the reverse, light contact overall, original ribbon with brooch pinback, the ribbon exhibiting slight fraying where it butts