the maker marked version with surface discolouration)
(U̍rdine d’u Me̍ritu Cürtürale) The Order of Cultural Merit
where Birch was killed in action on 12 April 1917 in the attack on Hill 145 ‘The Pimple’
each of which has two circular disks
the obverse with a leftward facing bust of Germania with a winged helmet
Italy, Belgium, Poland. A Lot of Four First War Victory Medal visually-hidden the maker marked version withAn Italian Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, original ribbon, minor wear, extremely fine. A Belgium Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, original ribbon with curtain rod hanger, remains very fine. A Belgium Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, heavily faded ribbon, light wear, very fine. A Polish Victory Medal, unofficial, in bronze gilt, full size, Kremnica Mint mark, replacement ribbon, tarnish and wear, very fine.