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Lot 103

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Lot Number: 103

Description: Christy Mathewson "Grateful Recognition of Patriotic Services" presentational medal with 1925 M.O.W.W. year book. Presentational medal given to Christy Mathewson has "Pro Patria" text on the upper bar with a red, white, a blue ribbon below (near fully separated from the bar but can be positioned for display such that it appears intact). Hanging from the ribbon is a bronze medallion which has "United States Forces 1917-1918" text around the edge. Lettered on back is "Presented By The Citizens Of Union County, PA, In Grateful Recognition Of Patriotic Services In The World War"; 1925 "Military Order of the World War...Greater Boston Chapter Year Book." The booklet was issued in March of 1925 and Mathewson is listed among the members. Light wear. Includes Mathewson Collection certificate of provenance: See description

Estimated Price Range: ($1,000-$2,000)