An American First War Issued Army Distinguished Service Medal With Case Auction Mounted on single suspension

Mounted on single suspension

the submarine operated along the Atlantic coast for the next four years

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Solingen insignia below a the government acceptance mark of a framed "5"

An American First War Issued Army Distinguished Service Medal With Case Auction Mounted on single suspensionBronze gilt with blue enamels, number impressed "2577" on the edge, 38 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, naming has been scratched out on the reverse, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, wooden framed, lightly soiled lining on the inside lid and medal bed, wear and scuffed exterior, case fair.