with his unit sailing for Europe on February 23
(Provincial Reinforcements)
Handle is fabricated from age-toned yellowed celluloid
he was serving with the 24th Field Brigade at Jubbulpore
it remains a terrific
An American Mexican Border & First World War Purple Heart Group To James S. Wilson GTRexclude with his unit sailing forPurpleHeart (two piece construction, bronze gilt and enamels, number impressed "3413" on the edge, engraved "JAMES S. WILSON" on the reverse, 34. 7 mm x 42. 8 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback); First World War Victory Medal, 2 Clasps DEFENSIVE SECTOR, CHAMPAGNE MARNE (bronze, 36. 2 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback); Pennsylvania National Guard Mexican Border Service Medal (bronze, number impressed "1898" on the edge, 34. 8 mm, original