United States. Three First War Aef North Russia Expeditionary Force 339Th Infantry Patches Archive the insignia measuring 68 mm

the insignia measuring 68 mm (w) x 82 mm (h) overall

Defense Distinguished Service Medal

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number hand engraved "21558" on the reverse

with the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves clearly visible

with 17 examples featuring handwritten dedications on the reverse

United States. Three First War Aef North Russia Expeditionary Force 339Th Infantry Patches Archive the insignia measuring 68 mm"Polar Bear Expedition" (August 1918 June 1919). Two in felt, one in maroon, the other in steel blue, both with white embroidered bears, the other in black felt with a white cotton patch sewn in place on the reverse to highlight the two voided areas and stamped "M&D 19". Very fine.