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I read somewhere on facebook that there will be a set of (I think it was 5) medals that will go along with the WWI commemorative. Has anyone else read this article?
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Very interesting, thank you for sharing this.
I also noted the Palladium coin in the article
that sounds like a winner.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I am looking forward to these medals. I've collected medals for more than a decade; such pieces form a big part of my collection.
I'll definitely be keeping an eye out in the coming weeks for the release of design candidates for the medals. I do hope at least one makes use of thoughtful allegory vs. simple realistic depictions of WWI themes (i.e., "photographs on coins").
I'm intrigued by the possibility of the medals being issued in one or more sets along with the 2018 WWI Veterans commemorative silver dollar - such sets could make for some interesting - and educational - pairings.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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These could be nice. I look forward to seeing what they offer us.
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Pillar of the Community
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As collectibles they have good potential. The mintage limits will determine how popular they are
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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As collectibles they have good potential. The mintage limits will determine how popular they are I can't argue with this, but, personally, I couldn't care less about their future potential on the secondary market. That's not why I collect the coins and medals that I do. I collect what I do because I enjoy the history that is recalled through commemorative pieces - I get a history lesson with every addition to my collection. Granted, many of the items I've collected over the years have increased in value, but I don't like or appreciate those that did any more than the pieces that didn't. I certainly understand this approach is not for everybody, but it does make me happy!  Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
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Understood totally  |
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Well stated, commems. |
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I didn't know about these, thanks for sharing. I'm not interested in this year's commemoratives, but if the WWI designs are good, I will be in!
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Pillar of the Community
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Well said, commems. I agree 100%.
Edited by Darth Morgan
03/22/2017 8:03 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Count me in for some of these.
-MV
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Thank you for the link, mellamobradley46. |
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@mellamobradley46: Thanks for the link! Sign me up for a set! I think the designs will make for attractive and historically significant medals. I do wish, however, that the mariners of the US Merchant Marines had been recognized with a medal along with the various military services. If it wasn't for these sailors, our soldiers would not have had the supplies, ammunition and other materiel needed to fight and secure victory. From the http://www.usmm.org web site: The Great naval leader, Admiral William Snowden Sims [Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European Waters, WWI] , praised the officers and crews of the American merchant ships who transported supplies across the Atlantic for the American Expeditionary Force:
"The skill and seamanship of these sailors was something that amazed naval officers, and they proved themselves to be seamen in a sense that naval officers never have the opportunity to become. The courage, initiative, and sense of responsibility, skill in handling ships of all types, and noteworthy seamanship characterized the merchantmen.
"Without the merchantmen's skill, courage and loyalty the war could not have been won."Food for thought... Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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I think (what I am assuming to be) the reverse of the Air Force medal would have an interesting speckled finish. I think this would be a nice set and should be pretty popular.
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