Auction Catalogue

8 September 1998

Starting at 12:00 PM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Banknotes

The Arts Club  40 Dover St  London  W1S 4NP

Lot

№ 1261

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8 September 1998

Hammer Price:
£70

Victory of the American Troops at St Mihiel, 1918, a bronze medal by E. Fraisse, female standard bearer representing America urging combat troops in battle, reverse map of the battlefield surmounted by helmet and shield, bi-lingual legend below, 68mm (CGMP p.183). Extremely fine, scarce (£40-60)

The battle of St Mihiel, fought on 12-13 September 1918, resulted in victory for the American troops under Pershing who captured over 13,000 prisoners