United States. A World War I Victory Medal United Republic of when the name of the

when the name of the state was changed to from the Romanian People's Republic to the Romanian Socialist Republic

and on period ribbons as well as a rudimentary suspension

partial loss of black wool to the right of the crown and random wear overall

red glass surround affixed by four rivets

nicknamed “Smiling Albert” by his troops

United States. A World War I Victory Medal United Republic of when the name of theIn bronze, measuring 36 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, scattered surface wear, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35. 5 mm (w) x 13. 5 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with bronze star, pinback. Footnote: The World War I Victory Medal is a service medal of the United States military which was first created in 1919, designed by James Earle Fraser. The medal was originally intended to be created due to an act of the United States Congress. However, the