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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 64 204 January 27,2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com United Kingdom & U.S. 1082 1082WorldWar II EraMedal &BadgeQuartet, 1939-1950’s United Kingdom & U.S.... Lot of 4 pieces: 1939–1945 Star designed by Royal Mint engravers, Navy, red and aqua ribbon, 6 pointed star with “GRI VI” surmounted by a crown, inscription of “THE 1939-1945 STAR” surrounding on obverse, reverse is plain. The 1939–1945 Star is a military campaign medal instituted by the United Kingdom on 8 July 1943 for award to British and Commonwealth forces for service in the Second World War; Royal Engineers cap badge, “GR” at center with “Royal Engineers” at bottom, surrounded by laurels; World War II Canadian Paratrooper Jump Wing pin, parachute with wings and maple leaf on front “William Scully” engraved on back; Antique masonic pendant for “Berkshire Royal Arch Chapter” located in Pittsfield Massachusetts, clasp at top. (4) Est. $90-180 World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Military Awards France 1083 1083French, WWI, 1916 Battle of Verdun Medal Pair, Leather Pouch & Certificate Paris, France, 20th November 1916. Lot of 3 items, Includes a pair of brass or copper Battle Verdun medals with almost exactly the same design, one small (2.5 x 2.5 cm) and one large (3.5 x 3.5 cm). Features a long-haired woman with sword in right hand on obverse, reverse shows an image of the city gates and the main entrance into the city of Verdun, with the date of 21 February 1916 in French. Large medal is the only “official” Verdun Medal, with “S.E. Vernier” designer and 1917 date on obverse. This was a non-wearable piece presented with a leather pouch and certificate, both included in the lot. This was the only official medal issued by the Golden Book Commission. The later, smaller, and wearable Vernier medal was intended to be suspended from a ribbon. The obverse of the wearable version does not have the “1917” date as does the unwearable variety. (2 medals, one leather pouch, one certificate) ��������������������������������������������� Est. $90-180 France and England 1084 1084French and EnglishWWI Military Medal Quartet, 1916-20 France and England, Group of 4 military medals issued for action in World War I. Includes a pair of Battle of Verdun medals, long haired woman with sword on obverse, reverse shows an image of the city gates and the main entrance into the city of Verdun, with the date of 21 February 1916 in French. Large medal is the only “official” Verdun Medal, with “S.E. Vernier” designer and 1917 date on obverse. This was a non-wearable piece presented with a leather pouch and certificate, both included in the lot. This was the only official medal issued by the Golden Book Commission. The later, smaller, and wearable Vernier medal was intended to be suspended from a ribbon. The obverse of the wearable version does not have the “1917” date as does the unwearable variety. Also included in the lot is the 1914-1915 Star (also knows as ‘Pip’). This bronze medal was authorized in 1918. Features a pair of swords with crown on top, “1914-1915” on banner at center, all held by a red white and blue ribbon. Broadly speaking it was awarded to all who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Similarly, those who received the Africa General Service Medal or the Sudan 1910 Medal were not eligible for the award. Like the 1914 Star, the 1914-15 Star was not awarded alone. The recipient had to have received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. The reverse is plain with the recipient’s service number, rank, name and unit impressed on it. Final piece of the lot is the British War Medal, 1914-18 (also known as ‘Squeak’), features a portrait of King George V on obverse with black, red, and white ribbon. The silver or bronze medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 inclusive. This was later extended to services in Russia, Siberia and some other areas in 1919 and 1920. All are held within a glass case with white backdrop. (5) ������������������������������ Est. $130-260