United States. A Military Order Of The World Wars, By Medallic Art Co. Auction maker mark “HOSAEUS

maker mark “HOSAEUS

4 mm x 72 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

127 mm x 178 mm

A pair of long service crosses

surface wear evident on the edge

United States. A Military Order Of The World Wars, By Medallic Art Co. Auction maker mark “HOSAEUSInstituted in 1919 by General of the Armies John J. Pershing. A gilded bronze Maltese cross with red enamelled arms, surrounded by laurel wreath, the centre obverse presents the figure of Justice, altogether surmounted by an eagle, reverse centre plain, reverse of eagle maker marked MEDALLIC ART CO. N. Y., and numbered 2860, measuring 37. 88 mm (w) x 48. 93 mm (h), suspended from a rainbow neck ribbon, with two laurel branches attached, and in overall