1917 Medal Commemorating the French Military Mission to the United States. Silver. 42 mm. 31.3 grams. Mint State.strongObv:/strong Female figures representing France and the United States holding up a laurel wreath enclosing a sword above an altar inscribed LIBERTE. A balance scale and anchor flank the figures. strongRev:/strong Central inscription LES / ETATS UNIS / LA / FRANCE / V. J.C C. / NEW YORK / MAI 1917 with legend L INSTITUT FRANCAIS AUS ETATS UNIS / A LA MISSION FRANCAISE around the border. strongEdge/strong: Inscribed CARTIER (in script) N.Y. Housed in a custom Cartier hinged case with a blue, white & red panel inscribed V.J.C.C. on the top. The French mission, headed by Marshall Joffre, came to the U.S. to strategize our nations recent entry into World War One.
