18 mm x 25
with retouched RAF insignia on his left breast
Chapter IV : En Route for the Somme - Albert
dated "1945" on the reverse
Acid-etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of “MEINE EHRE HEIßT TREUE” (“MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY”) in Fraktur script
Cuba. A First World War Victory Medal By Chobillon United Republic of 18 mm x 25An official issue bronze victory medal, obverse engraved by maker C. Charles, rim marked with BRONZE and a Chobillon maker mark, measures 35. 75mm, weighs 21. 5 grams, worn on a replacement ribbon, lovely patina, minor wear, possibly cleaned, in better than very fine condition. Footnote: Cuba declared war on Germany one day after the United States in 1917. A draft was enacted, and 25,000 soldiers were sent overseas to France. Chobillon was the