United States. A First War Oregon Medal For World War Service Auction 17 mm x 28 mm

17 mm x 28 mm inclusive of its crown suspension)

Perth County

Prior to the outbreak of the Second World War

partial makers mark on integral ring

United States. A First War Oregon Medal For World War Service Auction 17 mm x 28 mmIn bronze, obverse illustrating a spread winged eagle, its talons gripping the State of Oregon seal below, a scroll ribbon banner above inscribed "WORLD WAR SERVICE", the ends of the arms designed with ornate swirls, reverse inscribed "PRESENTED BY THE STATE OF OREGON IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION OF FAITHFUL SERVICE RENDERED DURING THE WORLD WAR", flanked by the dates "1917" and "1918", with upright fasces on either side, along with a shield backed by a