Cuba. A Rare First War Victory Medal Republic of crisp details

crisp details

contained a Christmas card and a picture of HRH Princess Mary

the interior with a white satin lid liner and a depressed blue velvet medal bed

the reverse demonstrating a classic salt-and-pepper motif

with a visit to the Menin Gate

Cuba. A Rare First War Victory Medal Republic of crisp detailsAn official issue bronze victory medal, obverse engraved by maker C. Charles, marked BRONZE on rim, measures 35. 8mm, worn on original ribbon, lovely patina, minor wear, in better than very fine condition. Footnote: Cuba declared war on Germany one day after the United States. A draft was enacted and 25,000 soldiers were sent overseas to France.