Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Coins/Currency
Lot 1170

ITALIAN 18K GOLD PRESENTATION MEDALLION TO A MAJOR IN THE U.S. ARMY

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$1,402.50
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

ITALIAN 18K GOLD PRESENTATION MEDALLION TO A MAJOR IN THE U.S. ARMY, engraved on one side with a monument above "To William A. Horton, Maj. Transportation Corps, U.S. Army, Leghorn, Italy", the other side engraved in Italian, which translates to "A Recognition of the High Merits with Esteem and Friendship the Grateful Workers of the 'La Portuale' Coop Offer" above "15-10-53". Stamped "750". Original presentation case. Total weight: 24.3 grams. Dated 1953. 1 3/4" D.

Condition

Uncirculated with only minimal tarnishing.

From the estate of Larry Derrer, Harrisonburg, VA.