Object Name:
Coin, Commemorative
Year Range from:
1917
Year Range to:
1919
Description:
Commemorative Coin
World War I Service
Soldier Kneeling
American Eagle
"For Service in the American Army"
"Medal, 1917, Gilt, WORLD WAR I GOOD LUCK MEDAL, TYPE 1, So Called Dollar, NGC AU58, Cert# 2621753-023.
Maker of Type I is unknown. Sold for presentation by families and friends to departing servicemen. They were not popular and their sales were limited. TYPE I: Obv. Within circle, kneeling soldier aims rifle to front; legend above, Service With the American Army; below, In the Worlds War 1917; beaded border; Rev. In center, eagle, wings outstretched, stands r. on shield, flag and spears; below, Trust in the Lord / and / Keep Your Powder Dry; beaded border. HK-894A is Gilt, previously unknown, 1 or 2 graded examples. 35mm. Very Rare." (https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/coinview.aspx?sc=285077)
World War I Service
Soldier Kneeling
American Eagle
"For Service in the American Army"
"Medal, 1917, Gilt, WORLD WAR I GOOD LUCK MEDAL, TYPE 1, So Called Dollar, NGC AU58, Cert# 2621753-023.
Maker of Type I is unknown. Sold for presentation by families and friends to departing servicemen. They were not popular and their sales were limited. TYPE I: Obv. Within circle, kneeling soldier aims rifle to front; legend above, Service With the American Army; below, In the Worlds War 1917; beaded border; Rev. In center, eagle, wings outstretched, stands r. on shield, flag and spears; below, Trust in the Lord / and / Keep Your Powder Dry; beaded border. HK-894A is Gilt, previously unknown, 1 or 2 graded examples. 35mm. Very Rare." (https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/coinview.aspx?sc=285077)
Other Name:
World War I Service
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