Auction Catalogue

25 November 1998

Starting at 1:00 PM

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British and World Coins. Tokens and Historical Medals

The Arts Club  40 Dover St  London  W1S 4NP

Lot

№ 980

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25 November 1998

Estimate: £20–£30

Germany, World war one, “Argonne” , an unusual bronze ashtray, the American Distinguished Service Cross, argonne above, 83mm, unclear Paris maker’s mark on bottom. Extremely fine (£20-30)

Presumably made for sale to American servicemen who took part in the successful battle of Argonne, September to October 1918.