A First War American Victory Medal With Box Of Issue Newly Listed Military Merit Service Medal 1841-1866

Military Merit Service Medal 1841-1866 - in silver

inscribed "With the Best of Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year" in English

once in November 1915 for bravery in the Battle of Loos

maker marked "Rich

A First War American Victory Medal With Box Of Issue Newly Listed Military Merit Service Medal 1841-18661 Clasp FRANCE. Bronze gilt, 36 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, gilt wear evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. In its cardboard box of issue, marked "Victory Medal Complete ASSEMBLED WITH FRANCE CLASP Manufactured by S. G. Adams Stamp and Stationery Co. ST. LOUIS Contract No. 9087 S March 30, 1920" on the lid, original tissue liner, lightly soiled, tears evident in the corners of the lid, box near fine.