United States. A French & British War Commission Medal 1917, Silver Grade, Rare Auction Archive Major Hill In Appreciation

Major Hill In Appreciation

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United States. A French & British War Commission Medal 1917, Silver Grade, Rare Auction Archive Major Hill In AppreciationIn silver, weighing 113. 4 grams, numbered "82" and maker marked "MEDALLIC ART CO. N Y." on the edge, obverse illustrating Victory wearing a helmet decorated with the lilies of France, the oak leaves of Great Britain and the pine of the United States, surrounded by the inscription "TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT TO NEW YORK OF THE FRENCH AND BRITISH WAR COMMISSION 1917", engraver marked "D. C. FRENCH" (Daniel Chester French), reverse illustrating an