United States. A French & British War Commission Medal 1917, Silver Grade, Rare Auction The permit was issued to

The permit was issued to him after passing the examination

circumscribed by an inscription of “LANDWIRTSCHAFTS-KAMMER FÜR DIE PROVINZ BRANDENBURG” (“AGRICULTURAL CHAMBER FOR THE PROVINCE OF BRANDENBURG”)

and the Pour le Mérite

25 mm x 43

a First War period studio photo of Maier’s father Josef

United States. A French & British War Commission Medal 1917, Silver Grade, Rare Auction The permit was issued toIn silver, weighing 113. 4 grams, numbered "82" and maker marked "MEDALLIC ART CO. N Y." on the edge, obverse illustrating Victory wearing a helmet decorated with the lilies of France, the oak leaves of Great Britain and the pine of the United States, surrounded by the inscription "TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT TO NEW YORK OF THE FRENCH AND BRITISH WAR COMMISSION 1917", engraver marked "D. C. FRENCH" (Daniel Chester French), reverse illustrating an