United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 4 Clasps Newly Listed he was commissioned as a

he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Garrison Artillery Special Reserve

the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR” (“FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER”)

marked "800" (silver) and hallmarked on the loop

He was a resident of Grande Prairie

the junction of the badge to the wreath having been crimp-closed likely due to having been loose at one point

United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 4 Clasps Newly Listed he was commissioned as a4 Clasps DEFENSIVE SECTOR, MEUSE ARGONNE, AISNE MARNE, MONTDIDIER NOYON. 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, contact marks evident on the obverse, gilt wear evident on both sides of the medal and on all four clasps, original ribbon with brooch pinback, the ribbon exhibiting slight fraying where it butts the brooch, near very