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The February 2023 Auctions: Day 1

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 329

Military Medals, Franco-Prussian War, WWI And WWII, Five Pieces

Estimate: $150 - $250

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
Military Medals, Franco-Prussian War, WWI And WWII, Five Pieces | A collection of five military medals. Including two British war medals from the first world war. The first marked at the edge "5652 PTE B. Crocker R. Newf'd R.", the second marked "489192 PTE J. G. Cohoon 15-Can. Inf.". The third medal is a British first world war medal "For Bravery in the Field", marked at the edge "109574 PTE. G.H. Rolph 4/Can: M.R.BN.". The fourth medal is a British second world war medal, no markings at the edge. All four British medals have diameters of 1 3/8". The fifth medal is a German medal from the Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. Marked at the edge "AUS EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ" (From Conquered Cannon). Medal is made from the bronze from captured cannon barrels during the war, diameter 1 1/8".

Condition

Scuffs and nicks at the edges. Condition commensurate with age. Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchellesí specialists. Should you have any additional questions regarding the condition of this lot, please email conditions@dumouchelles.com.