A few examples of appraisal values for
B C FRANCE 1917

• A French World War I Poster
  A French World War I Poster Credit Commercial De France Lucien Jonas 1918. Height 47 x width 31 1/2 inches.
• Jules-Prosper Legastelois
  Jules-Prosper Legastelois (French, 1885-1931) "Bataille de la Marne", 1914, a bronze commemorative medal, the obverse with profile busts of General Joseph-Jacques Cesaire "Papa" Joffre (1852-1931), Commander Michel-Joseph Maunoury (1847-1923) and Commander Joseph-Simon Gallieni (1849-1916), with title legend and date "Septembre 1914", the reverse with a scene of the French army defending Paris and guided by the armed Marianne, marked on the lower edge "Bronze" and with the French cornucopia mint-mark in use after 1880, dia. 2-3/4". The First Battle of the Marne, also known as the Miracle of the Marne, was fought from the 5th to the 12th of September, 1914. The Franco-British allied victory effectively ended Germany's month-long opening salvo of the war, halting their march into France at the very outskirts of Paris.
• Military interest: A French World
  Military interest: A French World War I brooch decorated with a canon inscribed ''Bethune 1914-15-16'' and with ''Le Gauchemar Des Boshes'' verso approx. 3cm.
• GEORGES LEPAPE (1887-1971):
  GEORGES LEPAPE (1887-1971): ''VIVE LA FRANCE!'' Hand-colored lithograph titled and signed in plate and dated 1917 and signed in pencil and numbered 3/250; matted and in a silvered wood frame. 17 x 13 1/2 in. (sight) 24 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. (frame). Estate of Katherine W. Mellon Stonington CT.
• 2pc French World War 1 Propaganda
  2pc French World War 1 Propaganda Posters. Framed. 1) Empruntde la Defense Nationale c. 1914. Banque Adam, Paris. Artist: A ROMAY. 2). Emprunt de la Liberation. La Banque d'Alsace et de Lorraine. Artist: HANSI. Dimensions: H: 36 inches: W: 26.5 inches --- Condition: Both have wear and creases to posters. Defense poster has tears and holes to creased lines with some attempts to recolor losses.
• World War I poster ''Jounee De L'
  World War I poster ''Jounee De L' Armee D Afrique Et Des Troupes Coloniales'' also marked ''Devambez Paris''. 32'' W 47'' Ht.
• French World War I poster
  French World War I poster ''Compagnie Algerienne...'' 31'' x 47''.
• FRANCE: A SELECTION OF GREAT WAR
  FRANCE: A SELECTION OF GREAT WAR MEDALS France Military Medal (Médaille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870 to 1951 issue; France. Medal Commemorative of the Great War 1914-1918, rare version by Janvier-Berchot, Paris (Médaille Commémorative de la Grande Guerre 1914-1918, rare modèle de Janvier-Berchot, Paris); France. Combatant’s Cross, Paris Mint version (Croix du Combattant, modèle de la Monnaie de Paris) 1914-1918;
• Two French Lithographs (19th-20th
  Two French Lithographs (19th-20th century) Emprunt National 1918, publishers Crété, Paris, signed lower right "B. Chavannaz" (French, 19th/20th century), 31-1/8 x 44 in., gilt wood frame, laid down, frame with wear; poster for the National Loan, Banque Nationale De Credit, World War I, 1914-1918, signed lower right "SEM" (Georges Goursat "SEM", French, 1863-1934), 43-1/4 x 30-1/2 in., black-painted wood frame, some surface abrasions,
• FRANCE. A SELECTION OF GREAT WAR
  FRANCE. A SELECTION OF GREAT WAR MEDALS France. Medal Commemorative of the Great War 1914-1918, rare version by Janvier-Berchot, Paris (Médaille Commémorative de la Grande Guerre 1914-1918, rare modèle de Janvier-Berchot, Paris); France. Medal Commemorative of the Great War, 1914-1918, very rare version by Léon Chalin, Paris (Médaille Commémorative de la Grande Guerre 1914-1918, très rare modèle de Léon Chalin, Paris);
• French World War I poster
  French World War I poster ''Jounee De L' Armee Afrique....'' 31'' x 47 1/2''.
• (3) French WWI posters c/o
  (3) French WWI posters c/o "Crimes Allemond"by Lucien Jonas, 47"x31", "Debout dans la Tranchee" by Jean Droit, linen backed 44-1/2"x31-1/4" and "Marne Yser Somme Verdun" by Henri Royer, 31-1/2"x24", each color litho on paper, poor to good condition, creases, some tattered edges, Jonas poster with extensive damage.
• FRENCH WWI PROPAGANDA POSTER:
  FRENCH WWI PROPAGANDA POSTER: ''Societe Centrale Des Banques De Province'' 1920 Poster sight size 46'' x 30 1/2'' stamped 13th March 1920 newer metal frame 47 1/2'' x 32 1/2''.CONDITION: Laid down vertical and horizontal creasing evident but in good condition overall.
• WWI FRENCH AMBULANCE DRIVER
  WWI FRENCH AMBULANCE DRIVER CERTIFICATE France,Dated 1917Certificate of recognition for M. Wellington S. Crouse for voluntary service with the American Red Cross as an ambulance driver in France. The certificate is signed by A. Piatt Andrew, founder of the American Field Service and Stephen Galatti, the Director General of the same group.
• Two Jules Marie Joseph Roblin
  Two Jules Marie Joseph Roblin (French 1888-1974) watercolor and gouache on paper WWI each a WWI battle scene with figures in fields both signed dated 1917 and inscribed LR one ''Fevrier'' (February); the other ''Cote du Joivre'' matted and framed behind glass both approximate ss: 6'' h. x 9'' w.
• JULES ABEL FAIVRE (FRENCH,
  JULES ABEL FAIVRE (FRENCH, 1867-1945) 44 ½" x 30 ½" "L'Emprunt De La Liberation", 1918. Color lithograph French WWI poster depicting the Allied flags bearing down on Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), signed in the plate lower right, publisher mark "Maquet, Gr, Paris" lower left, in a black frame, overall 33" x 47".
• World War I French poster
  World War I French poster "Emprunt..." by B. Chavannaz 1918. 26.5" x 40.5"ss / 27.25" x 41.25" oa Condition: Crease, holes, tears, stains, wear consistent with age.
• FRANCE. A SELECTION OF GREAT WAR
  FRANCE. A SELECTION OF GREAT WAR MEDALS France. Victory Medal, French official issue, (Médaille Inter-Alliée de la Victoire) 1914-1918 by Morlon; France. Medal Commemorative of the Great War, 1914-1918, Paris Mint version (Médaille Commémorative de la Grande Guerre 1914-1918, modèle de la Monnaie de Paris); France. Verdun Medal, Prudhomme version (Médaille de Verdun, modèle Prud'homme), 1916; France. Medal of the National Union of Combattants (Médaille de l’Union Nationale des Combattants); France. Medal for Escapees (Médaille des Évadés);
• [WORLD WAR I] La Libre Belgique.
  [WORLD WAR I] La Libre Belgique. Bulletin de propagande patriotique. No 1-[No. 171]. Estimate:$200-$300
• WWI Propaganda Trench Art Decorated
  WWI Propaganda Trench Art Decorated "70 Squadron, France' Field Gun Shell Casing, c.1917 the 13pdr 9cwt case engraved with a Sopwith Camel amongst clouds, 'Estrée Blanche' and '70 Squadron France' height 11.5 in — 29.2 cm
• Framed Memorial, French, De la
  Framed Memorial, French, De la Guerre 1914-1916, wool work, approx 42cm x 49cm
• French World War I poster "Comptoir
  French World War I poster "Comptoir National D'Escompte De Paris", dated 1918 by Auguste Leroux, framed in plexiglass. 46.5" x 31.5" ss / 48" x 33" oa Condition: Creases, holes, lower right corner missing, tidelines.
• A Group of Seven French Bronze
  A Group of Seven French Bronze Commemorative Medals including two WWI medals two aviation one Washington/Lafayette from 1931 one Ligue Maritime et Coloniale Française and one plaquette from Cariat; together with a "Souvenir de l'Exposition de Clermont Ferrand" 1910.
• WWI. Thirteen trench maps, France
  WWI. Thirteen trench maps, France and one of Belgium, backed on linen, one inscribed Capt L. Alement, another with rubber ink stamp No 35 Prisoners of War Company, first and subsequent editions, scale 1:20000, 1:40000 and 1:100000 More Information Fair condition for age, all showing signs of use and wear, several stained
• France. WWI patriotic fundraising
  France. WWI patriotic fundraising badges, aluminium, tin and chromolithographed badges (approximately 28)
• Pair of WWI Propaganda Trench Art
  Pair of WWI Propaganda Trench Art Decorated 'French 75' Field Gun Shell Casings, c.1915 each 75mm brass casing engraved with 'Gloire au 75' over an officer standing with a 'model 1897' canon encircled by a foliated vine, with butterflies verso, each with shallow glass liner height 13.8 in — 35 cm
• FRANCE. A SELECTION OF GREAT WAR
  FRANCE. A SELECTION OF GREAT WAR MEDALS France. Victory Medal, French rare unofficial issue type 1 by Charles (Médaille Inter-Alliée de la Victoire par Charles) 1914-1918, Adrien Chobillon, Paris France. Combatant’s Cross (Croix du Combattant) 1914-1918, rare example by Janvier & Berchot of Paris; France. Medal Commemorative of the Great War, 1914-1918, rare version by Janvier-Berchot, Paris (Médaille Commémorative de la Grande Guerre 1914-1918, rare modèle de Janvier-Berchot, Paris);
• (2 VOL.) FRENCH WORLD WAR I
  (2 VOL.) FRENCH WORLD WAR I ILLUSTRATED BOOKS(2 volumes) Book: "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919," c.1932, published by L'Illustration, Paris, leather-backed spine over gilt embossed boards, numerous tipped-in and printed illustrations throughout, approx 16"h, 12"w, 26.5lbs total
• PARIS AMERICAN LEGION MEDAL 1927
  PARIS AMERICAN LEGION MEDAL 1927 Pierre Victor Dautel designed this medal in 1927 and it was struck at the Paris mint. It commemorated the visit of The American Legion to Paris. It depicted a farmer and a soldier holding hands with the words "Pour Toujours" (Forever).
• 1914-1918 ORIGINAL FRENCH WWI
  1914-1918 ORIGINAL FRENCH WWI POSTERAN ORIGINAL FRENCH WWI POSTER, 1914-1918 HATEZ SON RETOUR EN SOUSCRIVANT A L'EMPRUNT DE LA VICTOIRE [Bring him Home with a Victory Loan], 1914-1918, chromolithograph; image: 90 x 60 cm (35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in.), full dimensions: 98 x 66 cm ( 38 5/8 x 26 in.)
• WINSTON CHURCHILL SIGNED 1917
  WINSTON CHURCHILL SIGNED 1917 POEM IN FRENCH Winston Churchill Letter, written aboard the S.S. "Chicago," Sept 7, 1917, while crossing the Atlantic. Single page poem in French, folded as if mailed. Entirely in Churchill's hand and signed, in French with postscript apology in English for his mangled French. Regarding feeling secure on board the S.S. "Chicago," and the crew not being afraid of German submarines (WWI), with the letter in print from a magazine clipping also signed "Winston Churchill," and "S.S. Chicago, September 7, 1917,in print and including a photo of a drawing depicting Winston S. Churchill, inscribed "To Henry Laughlin, in appreciation of April 1, 1949,". Unframed, in three window mat, 20" x 13" overall, letter is on 8" square sheet with ink bleedthrough on reverse. The letter sheet has a French watermark
• C.B.G. FRANCE LEAD SOLDIERS30
  C.B.G. FRANCE LEAD SOLDIERS30 C.B.G.lead soldiers, Stamped "Made in France".
• Pierre-Alexandre Morlon (French,
  Pierre-Alexandre Morlon (French, 1878-1951) "Furens Gallia", 1907 and "Offensive des Chars", 1917, two bronze WWI commemorative medals, the first, also known as "Aux Armes!", with an obverse depicting the bust of a helmeted and sword- and shield-bearing Marianne, the reverse with a blank inset die banner and garland of oak branches, dia. 2-1/2", and the second with an obverse of a tank crossing a barricaded trench and guarded by a bare-breasted and sword-wielding Marianne, the reverse with a wreath of laurel branches surrounding a blank circular inset die, dia. 2-15/16", each marked on the lower edge "Bronze" and with the French cornucopia mint-mark in use after 1880. Morlon was one of the premier medailleurs of the 20th century. He designed and engraved numerous coins of the French Third, Fourth and Fifth Republics, including all the Fifty Centimes, One Franc and Two Francs pieces used between 1931 and 1959. The tank depicted on the unusual obverse of the second medal here is the second French heavy tank, the St. Chamond M16. It first saw action during the April, 1917 Aisne Offensive and was, by all accounts, a complete failure.
• French WWI poster Aidez Moi
  French WWI poster Aidez Moi signed SEM, original color litho, linen backed, 31-1/4"x47-1/4", good condition, creased, tattered edges mostly at top
• C.B.G. FRANCE LEAD SOLDIERS22 C.B.G
  C.B.G. FRANCE LEAD SOLDIERS22 C.B.G lead soldiers, Stamped "Made in France".
• JULES ABEL FAIVRE, WWI FRENCH
  JULES ABEL FAIVRE, WWI FRENCH ALLIES POSTERJules Abel Faivre WWI Poster- L'Emprunt De La Liberation- lithograph, ca. 1918, some toning, creases and paper loss. Sheet measures 47 1/2 x 31 1/2", framed to 54" x 38". shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.