United States. A Wisconsin Mexican Border Service Medal 1916-1917 Auction Order of the White Lion

Order of the White Lion

including the embellished pommel

packet very fine

Fullsize measuring 75mm

United States. A Wisconsin Mexican Border Service Medal 1916-1917 Auction Order of the White LionIn bronze gilt, obverse illustrating three palm trees on a cactus covered desert with mountains in the background, surrounded by the inscription "WISCONSIN NATIONAL GUARD MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE", reverse illustrating a five pointed star within an open ended wreath of laurel leaves with the dates "1916 1917" inscribed at the base of the wreath, measuring 35 mm in diameter, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon with brooch pinback, near very fine.