United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 3 Four Clasps Newly Listed Type III (in silver with

Type III (in silver with red and white enamels

engraved "CPL RICHARD E de VILLIERS USMCR" on the reverse

Meissen porcelain

effective August 28

original ribbons on the latter two awards

United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 3 Four Clasps Newly Listed Type III (in silver with3 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