The SS Ypiranga was a German steamer commissioned to transport arms and munitions to the Mexican federal government under Victoriano Huerta
The shoulder carry strap is present with the lower belt strap missing
two years before it was outlawed and banned by law
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Original U.S. WWI 26th Division Medal Grouping with Victory Medal & Great YD Organization Medals - Leon Tarbell, 103rd Field Artillery Swords The SS Ypiranga was aOriginal Items. One of a Kind Group. This is the lovely medal grouping of Leon Tarbell, Battery D, 103rd Field Artillery Regiment, 26th Division. The set includes his scarce Victory Medal with the five campaign clasps worn by members of the 26th Division, Champagne Marne, Aisne Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse Argonne, and Defensive Sector. The medals include US Victory Medal with clasps for Champagne Marne, Aisne Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse Argonne, and