Original U.S. WWI North Russian Polar Bear Expedition Victory Medal with “Russia” Bar

Original Item. Only One Available. The American Expeditionary Force, North Russia (AEF in North Russia) (also known as the Polar Bear Expedition) was a contingent of about 5,000 United States Army troops that landed in Arkhangelsk, Russia as part of the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War. It fought the Red Army in the surrounding region during the period of September 1918 through to July 1919.

This is a very scarce WWI Victory Medal with the “Russia” bar, only awarded to members of the American Expeditionary Force, North Russia. Members of the Siberian Expedition were awarded medals with “Siberia” bars, and the Russia bar medals are much more difficult to find.

A great example, ready for further research and display.