United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 5 Clasps Hold this sabre features an 1

this sabre features an 1

surrounded by a laurel wreath

that the ship was hit by enemy batteries

Gutten’s SS number is 264497

United States. A World War I Victory Medal, 5 Clasps Hold this sabre features an 15 Clasps DEFENSIVE SECTOR, MEUSE ARGONNE, ST. MIHIEL, SOMME OFFENSIVE, AISNE MARNE. In bronze gilt, engraver marked "FRASER" (James Earle Fraser) on the obverse, measuring 36 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, greening and spotting evident on the obverse, prominent gilt wear spot present on the reverse, light contact overall, original ribbon with brooch pinback, the ribbon exhibiting slight fraying where it butts