United States. Five First War Aef 79Th Infantry Division Patches certificate_of_authenticity Two variants of the medal

Two variants of the medal exist: the gilt and enamelled one for officers

RONDEAU QUEBEC"

with “Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen” printed on the obverse in gothic lettering

the other is folded and stacked cloth with a central band

United States. Five First War Aef 79Th Infantry Division Patches certificate_of_authenticity Two variants of the medalIncludes: 1. One in gray and blue felt. 2. One in faded blue felt with white embroidery. 3. One in silvered rolled copper wire on black cotton, white cotton backer. 4. One in black felt, on army green wool with white embroidery.* 5. One in silvered rolled copper wire on black felt, with white mesh backer (repro).* (the latter two marked with an asterisk (*) originally belonged to Second Lieutenant William Lepper, 315th Infantry Division). Fine to near