OFFERED HERE IS A SCARCE WORLD WAR I PINBACK BADGE WITH MEDAL FROM THE STATE of NEW YORK

THIS VINTAGE MEDAL FEATURES A BRONZE MALTESE CROSS WITH CIRCULAR MEDALLION DEPICTING A WWI DOUGHBOY INFANTRYMAN WITH GUN IN HAND, and PATRIOTIC RED, WHITE & BLUE SILK RIBBON SUSPENDED FROM A PINBACK BAR INSCRIBED WITH “NEW YORK”

THE VERSO OF THE GILT BRASS CENTRAL MEDALLION BEARS THE LORD’S PRAYER

The two-part medal measures 3¾” in length, and is in very fine condition, with the ribbon unsewn at top.

An authentic piece of World War I American Military Memorabilia to add to your collection!

WORLD WAR 1 – STATE of NEW YORK

During World War I, New York State provided over 500,000 personnel, the largest state contingent in the nation, and suffered 13,956 casualties. The state mobilized key divisions, secured the most defense contracts, and created the State Defense Council to coordinate military, industrial, and agricultural resources.

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