A First War American Victory Medal With Unofficial Verdun Clasp Auction Archive maker “55” stamped on ring

maker “55” stamped on ring

James Nunn Bales of Westmount

Awarded to Nick Gennie 2 272 707 Saddler Company A

emboss stamped with the "HAKENSTERN" maker mark and the company's insignia where the strap wraps around to the reverse

2nd Canadian Corps for two months (March to May 1945)

A First War American Victory Medal With Unofficial Verdun Clasp Auction Archive maker “55” stamped on ringDetached from period ribbon and broach, very fine. Footnote: There was no official "Verdun" battle clasp for the WW1 victory medal. However, shortly after the war, many insignia manufacturers sold such clasps to veterans at VFW, 40 8, American Legion, Veteran parades, etc.