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sink the vessel. Most of the British copies were in iron and havethe word MAY spelled MAI. This example has it spelled “MAY.” (C-D)835. ANTI-GERMAN PROPAGNDA TOKEN, 1915. 35.8mm. Bronze.Unc. Obverse: Naked figure of death on a horse, riding over crops.Inscribed NACH PARIS (To Paris) and the date 1914. Reverse:GOETHE -THE PRUSSIAN IS CRUEL BY BIRTH. CIVILIZATIONWILL MAKE HIM FEROCIOUS” around LOUVAIN / THELUSITANIA/ EDITH CAVELL/ CAPT. FRYATT/ THE ZEPPELINVICTIMS. Struck in late 1915. (C)836. GERMAN AND AUSTRIA-HUNGARY AID SOCIETY, CHICAGOPINBACK, 1915. 28.8mm cross shaped, Silvered. XF. Centerroundel with profiles of Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany and EmperorFranz Joseph of Austria. Rx: pinback & inscription: AUSGEGEBENVON DER DEUTSCHEN UND OESTERREICH-UNGARISCHENHILSGESELLSSCHAFT CHICAGO U.S.A (‘Issued by the Germanand Austria-Hungary’s Aid Society, Chicago 1915)The main objective of this organization was “to establish a powerfulcentral organization consisting of the representatives of all Germansections and factions, in order to collect funds for the support of allthose whom the war has made eligible for relief. This is to includethe care of the sick and wounded, relief for soldiers’ families indistress, and adequate support of the widows and orphans of themen who sacrificed their lives on the field of honor, in defense ofthe fatherland.” No doubt, this pinback was given to contributors.(B-C)837. HEROES OF VERDUN MEDAL, 1916. CGI 3: 313B; Frankenhuis138. 68.2mm. Bronze, Charles Pillet, Sc. (Paris Mint). Edgemarked with cornucopia and BRONZE. Uncirculated. Obverse:Female personification France and its Army defending the citadelagainst a crowned eagle (Germany) in the foreground. “TheyShall Not Pass” motto in French. Rx: Circular portraits of GeneralsPetain, Nivelle & Cuieres de Castelnau surrounding a laurel wreathenclosing a 5 line inscription to the heroes. (D)838. FRANCE. WOODROW WILSON - AMERICA JOINS THE ALLIES,1917. CGI 3:195-B. 68mm. Bronze. Rene Gregoire, Sc. (ParisMint). Nice AU. Obv: Bust of Wilson 3/4 left flanked by torches andfasces. Border of stars with spread eagle below. Rx: Scene of twofemale figures representing France and England greeting a figureof America holding a rifle. A patriotic inscription in French is in theexergue. (C)839. GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CO. STATUE OF LIBERTYWWI SERVICE MEDAL, 1918. Gabriel Gs-32. 34.3mm with loopand ring at top. Bronze. (Gorham) AU. Obv: TO THE DEFENDERSOF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE 1917 1918 around view of the Statueof Liberty. Rx: PRESENTED BY GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHERCOMPANY 1917 1918 around a displayed eagle perched onan American shield upon which is superimposed a cartoucheinscribed with the name, F. HANAWAY. (C)840. FRANCE. GENERAL PERSHING - FOR HONOR AND LIBERTY,(1918) 41mm. Bronze J.P. Legastelois, Sc. (Paris Mint). XF/AU Obv: GENERAL PERSHING to either side of military bust atcenter. Rx: Scene of American doughboys marching to the left,being led by a flag bearer. French soldiers at cannon and airplanesin background. In exergue; FOR HONOR/ AND LIBERTY/ OFNATIONS. Usually found in the more common 67mm size. (B-C)841. UNLISTED HITLER RDB WINTER WORK HELP TOKEN, CA.1933. 22.7mm. Unknown metal. Unsigned, but the obverse isascribed to Oskar Gloeckler, Sc VF. Obverse of C-30. Bust ofHitler to left surrounded by his name and German legend whichtranslates as “Ours the future - Adolf Hitler”. The reverse bearsan eagle and swastika with the initials RDB on the eagle’sbreast. (RDB = The Reichsbund der Deutschen Beamten { ReichFederation of German Civil Servants} which was the trade union forGerman State Officials during the Third Reich. Below: SAMMELTFUR DAS/ W.H.W.The “Winterhilfswerk of the German People” (Winter Help Work--WHW) was founded by the Nazis after Hitler was appointedChancellor. It was the official Nazi Party winter relief charity. Hitlerproclaimed the WHW (September 13, 1933). (C-D)842. HITLER MEMORIAL TOKEN, ND. C-405. 35mm. Gilt PL Unc.Obv: Bust of Hitler right, ADOLF HITLER 1889-1945 around. Rx:EIN VOLK EIN REICH EIN FUHRER around eagle and swastika.(C)843. AMERICAN SPIRIT HONOR MEDAL, ND. 35mm, Bronze.Signed “W” (who’s identity is unknown). (MACO) Lightly tarnishedUnc. Obv: Eagle in flight to left superimposed upon a sunburst.Legend: AMERICAN SPIRIT HONOR MEDAL. An interior circle isinscribed: SERVE HEART HEAD HAND. The reverse contains aflaming torch with a two line inscription to either side: FOR HIGHEXAMPLE/ TO COMRADES IN ARMS.This medal is provided by the Citizens Committee for the Army,Navy and Air Force, Inc. “It has been accepted for use in basictraining or one station unit training at training divisions and centerswithin continental United States as an award for the display ofoutstanding qualities of leadership best expressing the Americanspirit—honor, initiative, loyalty, and high example to comrades inarms; and as a means of promoting closer relationship betweenthe Armed Forces and the civil communities in which the trainingdivisions and centers are located.” According to the records of TheMedallic Art Company, the medal was first struck in 1942. (E)SO-CALLED DOLLARS844. HK 22. OFFICIAL CENTENNIAL MEDAL, 1876. R4. Julian CM-10; Swoger 3IIb-variety 1. Gilt. Choice AU. ($30-75)845. ANOTHER, of the same. Equally as nice.846. HK 74. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE DOLLAR, 1876;R5. Baker 390D. 42.3mm. WM. George H. Lovett, Sc . BrightUncirculated with lightly pebbled surfaces. Obverse: Trumbullpainting of report of Committee of 5 with the Declarationof Independence. Reverse: CENTENNIAL OF COLONIALINDEPENDENCE inscription in 9 lines.. ($100-200)847. HK 154. COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1893.Swoger 7II2b. Bright Unc. Large Letter variety with “one pearlbeneath each ornate under building” and the “1” in the date on thereverse centered more beneath the center of the H in CHICAGO.($25-75)848. UNLISTED COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION MULE. This is a mulingof the obverse of HK 159a (Bust of Columbus) and the obverse ofHK163 (five exposition buildings). Aluminum. XF/AU. (C)849. HK 170. COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION FERRIS WHEEL/ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1892. Middleton CE-2; Eglit 157.R4. XF. ($5-50)850. HK 170 var.. COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION FERRIS WHEEL/ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1892. Middleton CE-3; Eglit 157.R4. Bright About Uncirculated. . Extensively polished with deephairlines. Reverse variety with HEIGHT misspelled ‘HEIGTH.” HKdoes not differentiate between the two varieties – this one with themisspelling is not listed. (C-D)851. HK 224. COLUMBUS BUST/ LANDING OF COLUMBUSDOLLAR, 1893. R5. 38mm. White Metal. AU with light hairlinesSuspended by RWB ribbon and brass top bar insc., NEW YORK Abust of Columbus faces to the right while the landing of Columbusis depicted on the reverse. ($25-75)Lot 852852. UNLISTED VARIETY OF HK 224. COLUMBUS BUST/ LANDINGOF COLUMBUS DOLLAR, 1893. 38.2mm. White Metal. Prooflikewith extensive hairlines. Holed at the top for suspension. Theobverse is the same as HK 224., while the reverse presents aLanding Scene, but from an entirely different die. On this die, akneeling figure of Columbus is shown planting the Spanish flag inthe ground with armed knights and Indians in the background. InH162