1917 World War I, Visit of Our Allies and Their Guard of Honor. Veteran Corps of Artillery. Brass. 38 mm. HK-444, DeLorey-95. Rarity-7. MS-64 (NGC).Splendid golden-olive patina blankets both sides of this bright, satin to semi-reflective example. Issued to honor the Veteran Corps of Artillery of New York, members of which were the Guard of Honor to several visiting dignitaries during their visit to New York City on May 11, 1917; the dignitaries later visited President Wilson in Washington, DC. Struck by Thomas Elder.From the Tim Gabriele Collection.