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Scarce original World War I Forest City, Pennsylvania hometown service/presentation medal commemorating military service during the First World War.
Features an ornate United States Forces patriotic design with eagle and shield imagery.
Forest City's surviving WWI memorial specifically honors local servicemen who served during the World War 1914-1918, including thirteen Forest City men listed as having made the supreme sacrifice. �
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This medal represents the type of locally commissioned hometown decoration produced to recognize returning servicemen and is considerably more specialized than standard federal WWI medals.
Original ribbon and suspension present. Displays age-related patina, toning and wear.
Location: Forest City, Pennsylvania
Period: World War I
Type: Municipal service presentation medal.
