1917 British and French War Commissions in New York Medal. Gold. Mint State, Rim Bruise. 35.5 mm, excluding loop. 46.47 grams, 18 karats, 34.85 grams AGW. Looped with attached ring for suspension. <strong>Obv:</strong> Head of Liberty left with peripheral inscriptions TO MAKE THE WORLD SAFE FOR DEMOCRACY / WE ARE ONE. <strong>Rev:</strong> New Netherland Founded seal dated 1614 in center with peripheral inscription TO HONOR AND WELCOME THE BRITISH AND FRENCH WAR COMMISSIONS, date MAY 1917 below. <strong>Edge:</strong> Marked TIFFANY & CO 18KT.GOLD at 6 oclock. Beautiful fine grain sandblast surfaces are deep golden-yellow with faint olive and rose highlights. An extremely minor edge bruise at 6 oclock on the obverse is hardly worth mentioning. This is the first example of this impressive type that your cataloger (JLA) can ever recall handling.
