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Auction: 323 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 824

France, Great Britain and Belgium. World War I lot: Bombing of the Reims Cathedral - "Smiling Angel," 1914. Silver. 50mm. By Ovide Yencesse. Bust of a smiling angel ¾ right, rev.Tableau of Saint Remy driving out the demons. A few minor rim bumps. Once polished. Very Fine. Scarce; Cathedral of Reims - Victime du Vandalisme, 1914. Bronze. 50mm. Uniface. View of the cathedral in flames after the bombardment. Extremely Fine; Gen. Gallieni "Paris 1914-1916 Jusqu'au bout"; Battle of Jutland Bank, 1916. White Metal. By Spink & Son. Light corrosion spot at edge; Enameled On War Service 1914 Badge; Pro Causa Justitiae 1914; and Leige, Waelheim, Nieuport 1914 medalet by Theunis. Extremely Fine. (7)


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