UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. France - United States. American Entry into World War I Bronze Medal, 1917. Paris Mint. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED. Diameter: 67mm; Weight: 145.49 gms. By R. Gregoire. Obverse: Bust of Woodrow Wilson facing slightly left; torch to left, fasces to right; eagle below; all within border of stars; Reverse: Britannia, holding trident, and Marianne greet personification of America (represented as a maiden with a rifle) and welcome her into the war effort; howitzer in background, Cathedral of Reims at a distance. <em>Edge</em>: [cornucopia] BRONZE. Charming yellow-brown surfaces, with an alluring matte nature. Includes red clasping roundelle.
