United Kingdom. A William IV 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword visually-hidden American Expeditionary Force Commemorative Medal

American Expeditionary Force Commemorative Medal 1918 (places and dates of battles on the reverse)

with “4-я степ” embossed on 6 o’clock arm (identifying the class as fourth)

measuring 88 mm in width x 87 mm in depth x 54 mm in height

constructed of bronze gilt

consisting of Latin Cross with arms joined through the quadrants by stylized sun rays

United Kingdom. A William IV 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword visually-hidden American Expeditionary Force Commemorative MedalA William IV British 1822 pattern infantry officers sword, featuring a slightly curved pipe back blade and royal cipher. The sword measures 96. 5 cm in total length, with a 83 cm unmarked, steel blade. The blade is single edged with a pipe back and demonstrates extremely faint frosted etchings on the panel, notable pitting throughout, and several notches along the sharp edge. The brass hilt features a fold down guard on one side and larger basket on