The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 39, September 11, 2005, Article 11

FRASER VICTORY MEDAL TRIAL FOUND?

Carl Honore writes: "I recently discovered what may be a die
trial piece for the World War I Victory medal designed by James
Earle Fraser. I found this piece in an antique store in Clayton, MO
where I am attending the Concordia Seminary.

The piece is made of copper, and appears to have been made
from mis-aligned dies (not medal vs. coin positioning, but rather
slightly offset). There is a much larger rim at 12:00 than 6:00 with
metal apparently squeezing between two dies slightly offset,
creating a cavity for metal flow.

There was no loop for suspension nor was there evidence that
one had broken off. I have an original medal in my collection
which I believe was made of brass at that time. I also have a
dress medal which is much smaller that I used for comparison,
as the regular medal is in my collection back home. Can anyone
tell me if these were made without ribbons as well as for use as
decorations?

I have contacted Dick Doty at the Smithsonian institution but
he isn't sure about this. Yes, I know it helps to see it and when
I get it I will create a scan for whoever would like to see it."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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