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Miniature medal grouping of 1st LT. Andrew M. Lucas. Entered service in May 1908. He did service on the US-Mexico border prior to shipping out to Europe for WW1. Fought with the 143rd Machine Gun Battalion in the European theatre of WW1. He was a salesman in California (San Diego) in civil life, born in 1888. Group consists out of the Mexican Border Service Medal, Allied Victory Medal and the French Croix de Guerre with palm leaf. The unit award of the Croix de guerre with palm was issued to military units whose men performed heroic deeds in combat and were subsequently recognized by headquarters.

 

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IT is a top notch set. The fact he had mounted miniatures indicates he wore them in civilian life with a lot of pride. It is interesting that it was mounted in the British Parade method, one that is not authorized in the states. I actually prefer this style of mounting, aesthetically.

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You did notice that well, Paul.

 

The type is typical British style and the needle at the back is most certainly British made.

 

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This British parade style is called ' Court style' mounting and is done with miniatures and full size medals.

It is a very nice way of mounting medals.

 

The other British style is 'Swing style' which is hanging straight and from a large brooch.

 

Regards

Herman

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