United States. A New York Service Badge For Mexican Border Service 1916-1917 Auction It was established by the

It was established by the Government for services in the interest of national defense

with following awards attached: Order of Leopold

When it was conferred upon a woman it was known as the II Class Ladies' Cross and it was worn on a bow ribbon

wrapped into a U-Shape

as mentioned in the Fourth Supplement to the London Gazette 30520 of Friday

United States. A New York Service Badge For Mexican Border Service 1916-1917 Auction It was established by theIn bronze gilt, number impressed "8213" on the edge, measuring 33. 5 mm in diameter, gilt wear evident on the reverse, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The adjutant general was instructed to prepare and distribute a service badge and ribbon to each officer and enlisted man of the National Guard of New York who served in the field for more than ten days under the order of the Governor dated June 19, 1916. The medal was also