Original U.S. WWI 2nd Division Silver Star Medal to French-Born Veteran Eugene George Nachtergaele, 23rd Infantry Regiment Russian Flags with bends in the leather

with bends in the leather at points and wear to the finish

having clear lands and grooves with little wear

The blade is truly in a near perfect condition

even the paint on the action

Original U.S. WWI 2nd Division Silver Star Medal to French-Born Veteran Eugene George Nachtergaele, 23rd Infantry Regiment Russian Flags with bends in the leatherOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is the Engraved Silver Star Medal of Private First Class Eugene G. Nachtergaele, Company L, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division. This medal is very interesting, as according to the research provided, when the medal was first issued to Nachtergaele, his last name was misspelled, so he had the engraving worn down and privately engraved later. Eugene George Nachtergaele was born on December 1st, 1897 in Brest, France,