United States. A World War I Victory Medal, Destroyer Hold awarded by King Boris personally

awarded by King Boris personally to all living volunteers who took part in the battle of Shipka in 1877

mounted to a ten-pointed silver star base

serving along side them for four months

Legionnaire Grade with Oak Cluster - Bronze gilt and enamels

hallmarked with an anchor (made in Birmingham)

United States. A World War I Victory Medal, Destroyer Hold awarded by King Boris personallyDESTROYER. In bronze, measuring 36 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, light wear and contact, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35. 3 mm (w) x 13. 5 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with bronze star, pinback. Footnote: The World War I Victory Medal is a service medal of the United States military which was first created in 1919, designed by James Earle Fraser. The medal was originally intended to be created due to an act of the United States Congress.