United States. A World War I Victory Medal with One Clasp Auction inscribed “MA” for “Maria Anna”

inscribed “MA” for “Maria Anna” also surrounded by a ring of white enamels decorated with silver gilt arabesques

surrounded by a dark blue ring inscribed MATER CAPTIVORUM (Mother of Captives)

illustrating the war flag bearing the greater Royal arms instead of the state arms

His British War Medal and Victory Medal were forwarded to his widow

United States. A World War I Victory Medal with One Clasp Auction inscribed “MA” for “Maria Anna”Constructed of bronze, on loop a laterally pierced ball loop suspension with a ring retaining its period original ribbon, the latter retaining a horizontal pinback, the obverse of the medal engraver marked FRASER for James Earle Fraser, measuring 36. 04 mm in diameter, weighing 31. 2 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by a CHAMPAGNE MARNE clasp which was not attached to the ribbon prior to suspension, in better than very fine condition.