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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 64 203 January 27,2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Haiti 1078 1078Exposition Nationale d’Haiti 1881 1st Class Medal Haiti... 1881. 1st Class Medal commemorating the Exposition Nationale d’Haiti. Test marks on rim, a few rim nicks, suspension loop missing, otherwise Fine-VF condition. Features a bust of Lysius Salomon on obverse, olive branches with cornucopia pair on reverse. Lysius Salomon ( June 30, 1815 – October 19, 1888) was the President of Haiti from 1879 to 1888. Salomon is best remembered for instituting Haiti’s first postal system and for his lively enthusiasm for Haiti’s modernization. his coin appears to have a large amount of nickel used in its manufacture. A similar example brought $400 in a DNW Auction Company sale in England. �� Est. $150-300 Japan 1079 1079Japanese Medal Quartet, ca.1900-1950. Japan.... Lot of 4 pieces, Includes: Pair of bronze medals with a cross on obverse, laurels surrounding, reverse has Japanese characters; Medallion with 3 leaves on obverse, Japanese characters on back; and an Order of the Sacred Treasure World War II 3rd class medal, White rays emanating from delicate red circles, floral design at center of circle, all on obverse, reverse has Japanese characters. The Order of the Sacred Treasure is a Japanese order, established on 4 January 1888 by Emperor Meiji as the Order of Meiji. Originally awarded in eight classes (from 8th to 1st, in ascending order of importance), since 2003 it has been awarded in six classes, the lowest two medals being abolished that year. The most widely conferred Japanese order, it is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in research fields, business industries, healthcare, social work, state/local government fields or the improvement of life for handicapped/impaired persons. Originally a male- only decoration, the order has been made available to women since 1919; it is awarded for both civil and military merit, though of a lesser degree than that required for the conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun. (4) �� Est. $140-280 Romania 1080 1080RomanianWorldWar I Medal, Order - Star of Romania, 1st Class, 1914-1918 Romania. Romanian medal, Profile of Carol I Romania on obverse with text around edges, Reverse features a laurel with “Manhood and Faith” in Romanian. Attached at top are a pair of swords. World War I era, possibly awarded for action in the Balkans. �� Est. $80-160 Russia 1081 1081Russian Jubilee Medal & Military Medal, ca.1945-1988 Group of 6 Russia. Lot of 6 pieces, Includes: 30 Year Jubilee Medal to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, 1945-1975 on front with allegorical figure on front, reverse features Russian text with 30 in roman numerals at top; 70 Year Jubilee Medal to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the creation of the Soviet Armed Forces, Trio of men on obverse with 1918 and 1988, reverse has 70 with Russian text underneath; 20 Year Jubilee Medal to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi German in World War II, Allegorical man with sword on front, Reverse features 20 in roman numerals; 40 Year Jubilee Medal to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Soviet Armed Forces, Lenin on obverse, Russian text on back; Veteran of the Armed Forces of the USSR medal, Hammer and sickle with CCCP on obverse, blank reverse, given for 25 years of service to the troops of the army, navy, of internal forces, and of border troops; 1975 Soviet Russian Winner of Socialist Competition Medal, 1975 in red at top, red flag with gold writing. (6) �� Est. $90-180