Archives International Auctions Sale 64 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Scripophily; U.S. & World Coins; Medals January 27, 2021

Archives International Auctions - Sale 64 202 January 27,2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com World Coins, Medals, Military Medals & Tokens Europe 1074 1074European Filigree Baptism Medallion, ca.1800’s Europe.... 3 x 3 inch medallion with baptism scene at center with a surrounding ornate metal filigree design. No design on back, metal clasp at top. Fine condition with tarnishing. Possibly a Franz Detler reproduction. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 France 1075 1075 FrenchWorld War I Medal Trio, ca.1914-1918. France.... Lot of 3 pieces. Includes: 1914–1918 Commemorative war medal, Red and white striped ribbon attached to a bronze medal featuring Minerva in profile wearing a helmet on obverse, “Grande Guerre 1914-1918” at center surrounded by “Republique Francaise” inscription on reverse. This was awarded to soldiers and sailors for service in World War I. It was also awarded to civilians who met certain requirements; 1914-1918 Inter-Allied Victory medal, bronze medallion with winged figure of victory on front, “La Grande Guerre pour la civilisation 1914-1918” on back. This is a French version of a common allied campaign medal where each allied nation issued a Victory Medal to their own nationals, all issues having certain common features. It was awarded to all soldiers who served three months, consecutive or not, between 2 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 in the war zone. It was also awarded to civilian nurses, aliens (civilian or military) who served directly under French command, Marshals and generals who had a command for at least three months, prisoners of war from Alsace and Lorraine who then served in the French forces; World War I “Infanterie” pin, featuring a portrait of a man at top, surrounded by acorns and laurels, Infanterie in rectangle underneath, dangling object held by metal clasp. Scarce military medals. (3) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-240 Germany 1076 1076GermanMilitary ServiceMedal Pair, 1870-1918 Germany. Lot of 2 items, Includes: War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71, Red, white, and black ribbon. The medal for combatants was manufactured from captured bronze cannon barrels. The obverse shows the crowned Royal cypher of William I over German inscription, Reverse shows a cross with rays between the four arms. This campaign medal was presented by Kaiser William I in his capacity as King of Prussia, to commemorate service in the Franco Prussian War; German World War I oval medal, black, white, and red ribbon, German writing on one side with a star at top, Flag with 1914-1918 to left on other side. (2) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $90-180 1077 1077German World War 1 to WW II Era Medal Quintet Germany, Lot of 5 pieces, Includes: German Chorus Association pin, German text in circle with shield and metal design at right, all surrounded by black and red fabric, pin on back with Mayer & Wilhelm imprint; 1 Jahr Zuruck pin, gold design with crown at top, laurel at bottom; Germany, Third Reich. A 1935 Gauappell Halle-Merseburg Badge, German eagle with factory smokestacks in background, pair of Swatiskas as well; German eagle medal on obverse, reverse has German text underneath village; German Fire Brigade Honor Cross Medal, red blue and yellow ribbon, blue cross at center with black eagle, red flames curling towards, German text in gold circle surrounding the piece. (5) ����������������� Est. $120-240