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Military and Related Tokens and Medals
Reverse scene of a family fleeing the destruction. Dated 1943 at
bottom.
This stirring medal commemorates the beginning of “round-the-
clock” bombing of Cologne in March of 1943. In spite of this, the
Cathedral never did receive major damage. The example in the
2006 Bottcher Sale realized 600 euros. (H-I)
69.
BASTOGNE “NUTS” PLAQUE, 1944
. 132.5mm. Cast
Bronze. Uniface. Integral hanger on the reverse. XF. A German
soldier, a Nazi flag in the background, is shown offering
surrender papers to a figure of General McAuliffe; a US flag
in the background. Between the two is the general’s famous
reply, “NUTS” ! Shown below the figures are airborne troops
Lot 68 (reduced)
parachuting into the town of BASTOGNE . We sold an XF
example in our 74
th
Sale in 2005 for $121.00.
SO-CALLED DOLLARS
We are pleased to offer another selection from the So-Called Dollar
collection of Michigan numismatist Don Ensley. Most of
the pieces in this offering have been slabbed and professionally
graded by Michigan Masters Numismatic Service (MMNS). Each
slab pedigrees the piece as being from the “D. Ensley Collection.”
Since the time this collection was slabbed and graded, MMNS has
moved its location to Florida and changed its name to
“Masters Grading Service” (MMS)
In our opinion, the grading standards used by MMNS are at
least equal to that of NGC. We will, however, continue to view
such grading with our own eyes and standards and where we
differ, we will note our grade or qualification immediately
following the MMNS grade.
70.
NO LOT
71.
HK 1002. UNITED STATES SEMI-CENTENNIAL
MEDAL, 1826.
38.8mm. Brass. Two uniface struck shells
joined together. XF with some light thin scratches scattered on
the reverse. Signed, “C.R.” On the obverse a displayed eagle
surmounts a shield at the center of a montage of flags, cannon,
anchor and plow. Dated 1826 below. The legend consists of
thirteen stars above and NATIONAL JUBILEE below. The
reverse legend, DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
SIGNED JULY 4, 1776 surrounds a seven line inscription. FOR
THE/ SUPPORT OF THIS/ WE PLEDGE TO EACH/ OTHER
OUR LIVES/ OUR FORTUNES &/ OUR SACRED / HONOR.
Lot 69 (reduced)