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Metal badge. Above is an antelope with a chain around its' neck. It is standing on a torse (type of wreath). On a scroll below it says, "Royal Warwickshire."

White metal badge depicts a right facing eagle in flight surrounded by a laurel wreath. Above the eagle is a crown and below it says "AAC" (Army Air Corps).

Metal badge depicts a column with two crowns on it. The first crown is superimposed on three feathers. On either side of the feathers, on a banner, it says, "Ich" and "Dien." The column is surrounded by a laurel wreath. Under the column it says "Albuhera" (representing a famous battle for the regiment) and at the very bottom is a banner that has the words "Middlesex Regt."

Metal badge depicts Britannia (god of the Britains) holding an olive branch and a trident. She is sitting on the shield of Great Britain and is surrounded by a laurel wreath. Underneath is a banner that says, "The Norfolk Regt."

Metal badge depicts a castle and the key of Gibraltar. Above the castle is a banner which says "Gibraltar" and below the castle it says "Talavera." At the very bottom of the badge it says "Northamptonshire."

Metal badge depicts a flower superimposed on an eight pointed star. Surrounding the flower is a laurel wreath. Underneath the star is a banner which says, "East Yorkshire." On the back of the badge is the producer and location of production: J.R. Gaunt, London.

This tin has a hinged lid. The lid features a profile portrait of Princess Mary in the center, surrounded by a wreath. On either side of her is a letter "M." Around this central picture is a thick decorative border. At the top of this border are the words, "IMPERIUM BRITANNICUM" and below, "CHRISTMAS 1914." On each vertical side of the border are names of Allied countries: Belgium, Japan, France, Russia, Servia [Serbia] and Montenegro.

The obverse side of this circular wooden plaque is covered in a varnish. At the top of the plaque, the name "J. AUSTIN" is carved into it on a scroll, with the years, 1914 and 1918 on either side of the name. To the right of the scroll are two crossed swords and to the left, two crossed rifles. In the center a space has been carved out, designed to fit the British star medal. The four pointed star medal features two crossed swords, a crown above them and a wreath surrounding them. The cypher of King George V is at the bottom of the wreath. The center of the medal features a scroll with 1914-15 written on it. The reverse of the medal has the recipient's number, rank, name and regiment. The medal is suspended from a blue, white and red ribbon. On the plaque, surrounding the medal, a laurel wreath is carved

The top of this saucer features a laurel wreath, with the words "FOR HONOUR AND LIBERTY" written inside of it. Surrounding the wreath are the the flags of the allied countries of Belgium, Great Britain, France and Russia. Rays of gold shoot up from the wreath. Below the wreath is a black and white depiction of the British battlecruiser, H.M.S. Lion, and at the bottom of the plate is a monoplane. The rim of the saucer is gilded. On the reverse of the saucer is the manufacturer's name and location, "CHELSON CHINA," "ENGLAND," as well as a RD NO: 642987.

This beer stein features a picture of Prince Carl of Hesse surrounded by a laurel wreath. Above him is a red and white lion wielding a sword with a crown on its head. Below his portrait are two red and white shields, the color of the flags of Hesse and Prussia, and a pile of items, including an army helmet, field pack and musical instruments. To the side of this pile is a yellow marker that has the number "118" on it in red. On either side of the prince are flags, as well as two soldiers. The soldier on the right is standing and waving. Behind him is a group of four soldiers surrounding a campfire. The soldier to the left of the prince is kneeling, aiming his rifle at an unknown enemy. Behind him is a scene of five soldiers on a battlefield. German text is featured below each picture, as well as a list of names to the side of each picture, presumably of those in the 118th regiment. Above the main painting on the stein is a rounded green leaf motif covered in red and white stripes. The upper rim, and the smaller rim below it bear two phrases in German that honor Prince Carl and the regiment. The bottom of the stein has the same rounded green leaf and ribbon motif, underneath which is text naming the Regiment, "no. 118," its leader, "Prinz Carl," and location, "Worms," as well as the years, "1905-1907." The pewter lid features a seated soldier raising a beer stein. The thumb lever has a lion with a crown on its head. The inside of the bottom of the stein has raised white figures of a man and a woman carved into it

This tray is a light blue color and features a circular portrait of "Capt. König." König is being crowned with a laurel wreath by an angel to the left of him. Underneath this is the Deutschland submarine on the water with people aboard, and a city in the background. The submarine's name and the year, 1916, are written below the picture. Around the border, at the top of the tray, "Souvenir" is written. The border around the bottom half of the tray reads, "BEER DRIVERS UNION ~ LOCAL 132 ~ PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY." The back of the tray has a vague outline of what looks like a manufacturer's symbol, though it is illegible now. The tray comes with a clear display stand that has the stand's manufacturer information, "MADE IN ENGLAND LEEDS DISPLAY STAND CO LTD. LEEDS II."

This white colored mug features a depiction of the Statue of Liberty in its center. Above her there is a picture of a rising sun over water with the words "VICTORY OF JUSTICE" written on a scroll underneath the water. The Statue of Liberty is surrounded by a green laurel wreath, at the bottom of which is an oval shaped British flag. Surrounding the wreath on both sides are flags of the allied countries; to the right are the Italian Empire's flag, Japan's rising sun flag and Great Britain's flag. To the left are flags from France, Belgium and the United States. Below each set of flags is a yellow lion sitting on a platform. Across the bottom of the mug is a yellow scroll that reads "MIGHT IN THE RIGHT CAUSE HAS PREVAILED" in black text. In small text below a portion of the scroll the regulation number is written, "RG. NO 666094." On the bottom of the mug the manufacturer and their location are written in green text: "Ye Olde English GROSVENOR CHINA JACKSON & GOSLING LONGTON ENGLAND." This mug has gold gilt around the rim and handle.

The obverse side of this white colored mug features in its center the figure Britannia on the water. She is surrounded by a green wreath. Jutting out from both sides of the wreath are flags of the allied countries, five on either side. Above the wreath is a small picture of a peace dove above which is written on a scroll "1914 PEACE 1919." Underneath the wreath is a scroll that reads "FREEDOM VICTORY WITH HONOUR JUSTICE." The reverse of the mug reads, "RULE, BRITANNIA, BRITANNIA RULE THE WAVES: BRITONS NEVER SHALL BE SLAVES," in black text surrounded by a laurel wreath. On the bottom of the mug, off to one side, is a small number "30." This mug has gold gilt around the rim and handle.

This white colored mug features the figure of Britannia in its center, with portraits of David Beatty and Douglas Haig on either side of her. Their portraits are surrounded by laurel wreaths. Underneath these is a scroll, with Beatty and Haig's names below their portraits and the words "FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR." The scroll is being held up on both sides by British flags. Beneath the scroll in black text reads,"PEACE 1919.". The reverse of the cup has the words, "A MEMENTO OF THE GREAT WAR" in dark red text and below this reads, "COMMENCED AUG 4TH 1914 / ARMISTICE NOV 11TH 1918 / PEACE SIGNED JUNE 28TH 1919." The base of the cup has the manufacturer's name and location, "GRIMWADE'S WINTON STOKE ON TRENT ENGLAND," with a crown above it. There is gold gilt around the rim and handle of the mug.

This off white colored mug features the flags of the allied countries of Great Britain, Belgium, Russia and France. A green and yellow wreath with holly berries and a red rope tied around its bottom wraps around the flag poles. At the bottom of the mug on a yellow scroll, in black text, is written, "FOR RIGHT AND FREEDOM." On the other side of the mug there is a red, white and yellow crown, with a blue scroll below it, perhaps a manufacturer's symbol. There is gold gilt around the rim and handle of the mug.

On the obverse side, this medal features the figure of Lady Justice with her scales held above her head. To her right is a dog and to her left is a flaming torch. Either side of this scene is flanked by vertical bars, which have a leaf motif on their bottom halves. Below the figures are the letters "M.S.P.C.A." On the reverse side of the medal are the words, "PRESENTED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS FOR PROMOTING KINDNESS TO ANIMALS." These words are surrounded by a laurel wreath. The medal is held by a red ribbon with a pin back attachment.

The obverse side of this medal features the letters "YD," standing for Yankee Division. Around the "YD" in circular text reading "WELCOME HOME 26TH DIVISION." On the reverse side the lord's prayer is written surrounded by a laurel wreath.

The obverse of this medal features winged Victory with her left arm raised and a large leaf held in her right hand. The reverse has the words "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919" written on four lines with a dotted line underneath it. The words are surrounded by a wreath. The top of the medal has a circular attachment that would have originally been connected to a rainbow colored ribbon, which is now missing

This badge features a cross with a target in its center. The cross is surrounded by a wreath. Below the wreath are two clasps.

This circular button features the American Red Cross emblem in its center with the date "1918" written in white on the cross. The background of the button is also white. Surrounding the cross is a holly wreath. The reverse side has a paper insert on which is written the name of the manufacturer, "EHRMAN" with its location, "MALDEN, MASS." written underneath. Below this is what are assumed to be symbols of the company, the first one reading "LOCAL NO. 3 LITHOGRAPHERS OF AMERICA BOSTON" and the other reading "ALLIED PRINTING TRADES UNION LABEL COUNCIL BOSTON." There is a number "16" below and to the right of the latter symbol.

Lamp has a projectile shaped piece of wood attached to a wooden base. Attached to projectile shaped piece of wood are two medals and a medallion. One medal is an Austrian bravery medal depicting Charles I, Emperor of Austria (also known as Karl I). The medallion says "GOTT MIT UNS" (God with us) and depicts a crown and a laurel wreath. The second medallion is in the shape of an Iron Cross, has a crown at the top, the letter "W" (for Kaiser Wilhelm) and the year "1914." For more information about the medals and medallion, refer to the other notes in record. Affixed to the top of the projectile shaped wood piece is a "Scovill 1907 M" nose cone fuse with "LOT 172 and G-A-109-17." The nose cone fuse has numbers 1 through 21 which represented the number of seconds a soldier could program the projectile before explosion. At the top of the nose cone fuse is an American light bulb socket, which would hold the light bulb. The socket has the inscription, "Leviton Made in the USA 250W 250V Lamp Holder" etched into the metal.

Clock is made of both wooden and metal materials. There are two metal pieces on either side of the clock that have floral designs. At the top of the clock in a thin metal piece in the shape of a circle with wings and a crown at the top. Within the circle it a laurel wreath and "RAF" (signifying the Royal Air Force of Great Britain). The clock portion itself has numbers 1-12, "8 DAYS," and "WALTHAM ROLLS-ROYCE." The latter two indicate that the clock had to be wound every eight days and that this clock was made by Waltham Watch Company for the Rolls Royce company. The back of the clock has the following stamped into the wood: "T7448 -- RAF 1A -- 100 HP -- BE2C -- D2769MM -- P2835MM -- D No."

Banjo is five stringed, but is missing all strings. The neck and peghead are made of wood while the body of banjo is made of vellum. Multiple brackets surround the exterior. The vellum has been decorated in colored ink. The decorations appear as follows: There is a blue ring around the outer edge followed by a red ring within it. Within the red ring is a large "A." On either side of the "A" are two shields. One shield has "26 Inf." in red ink and is surrounded by a laurel crown. This indicates the United State's 26th Infantry. The other shield has a red colored "1" and is surrounded by a green laurel crown. This indicates the 1st Division. Additionally, "Shelby K Perry" and "Bought in Germany June 5, 1919" are written in the center of the vellum. On the reverse side of the banjo are the names of the people belonging to the 26th Infantry, 1st Division. Though some of the names are illegible, the readable names are: James Wright, Harry R. [last name illegible], Ray F [Turentin?] (1st Lt. 26th Inf.), Edward S. Hawkins, W.C. Sinmetz (2nd Lt. 26th Inf.), George N. Blair, Robert L Hicks (1st Leut 26th Inf.), Florence W Smith, Helen M [White?], Harry H. Johnson, Dayton Sackett (1st 26 Inf. U.S. Army), Isabel Trotter, Mary Adeline Craig, J Williams, and four other names that are illegible.

Obverse side of medal depicts busts of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth of Belgium. Above King Albert and Queen Elisabeth are "LL MM Albert" and "Et Elisabeth." The artist and medalist names are on the coin as "H. Heuser" and "J. Fisch." Reverse side of medal depicts a laurel wreath.

This circular medal is made of bronze, with "BRONZE" and the Paris Mint cornucopia inscribed on its edge. The obverse depicts two female figures; one resembles the Marianne figure used to represent the French Republic, wearing a Phrygian cap and holding what appear to be a flag and laurel branch. She rests her hand on the shoulder of the second figure dressed in military garb, including a helmet and sword. This second figure may be Joan of Arc, and likely represents the French Army. These figures are holding the city of Verdun in the background against a crowned and sword-wielding eagle in the foreground, representing Germany. Also in the foreground are coats of arms of Verdun and France, with "VERDUN ON NE PASSE PAS MCMXVI" ("Verdun none shall pass 1916") below. Inscribed very small is the artist's name, "CH. Pillet" (Charles Pillet), and his monogram "CP" is also on the reverse. The reverse of the medal has three portraits at the top, from left to right inscribed, "GENERAL PETAIN", "GENERAL NIVELLE", and "GENERAL DE CURIERES DE CASTELNAU". Framed by a laurel wreath are the words, "A LA GLOIRE DES HÉROS DE VERDUN MCMXVI" ("to the glory of the heroes of Verdun 1916"). The Croix de Guerre and Legion of Honour medals are at the base of the wreath.

This circular medal is made of bronze, with "BRONZE" and the Paris Mint cornucopia inscribed on its edge. Its obverse depicts a female figure wearing a crown and holding an American flag, who may be a personification of Liberty, Victory, or the United States (the latter is referred to as Columbia). She is pointing forward, directing Doughboys fighting on a battlefield. Inscribed on the obverse are, "St MIHIEL 1918" and the artist's name, "F FRAISSE" (likely referring to the French medalist Édouard Fraisse). The reverse of the medal bears an image of a helmet, shield, and map labeled "St Mihiel", surrounded by a wreath. Below are the dates of the Battle of St. Mihiel, "12 & 13 Sept 1918", along with a description in English and French. English: "The American Troops operating victoriously in the St Mihiel Secteur broke the resistance of the ennemy [sic] and captured 13300 prisoners". French: "Les Troupes Americaines operant victorieusement dans le Secteur de St Mihiel ont brise la resistance ennemie et fait 13300 prisonniers".

Obverse side of this silver medal shows a bust of Kaiser Franz Joseph of Austria. On the outer edge of the coin it says "Franz Joseph I.V.G.G. Kaiser V. Oesterreich" (Franz Joseph I, by the grace of God, Emperor of Austria). Below the bust is "Tautenhayn" which is in reference to the medalist Josef Hermann Tautenhayn. Obverse side of medal says "Der Tapferkeit" (For Bravery) and depicts six crossed flags and a laurel wreath. The medal is attached to a red and white striped ribbon.

This circular medal is made of bronze, and the obverse depicts a Catholic chaplain holding a crucifix and leading servicemen in prayer at the battlefront. Battleships are visible in the background. During World War I, chaplains funded by the Knights of Columbus supplemented those already provided by the National Catholic War Council, and this medal was awarded to recognize their service. On the reverse of the medal is the inscription, "PRESENTED TO" with a blank space to write the name of the medal's recipient, and "IN RECOGNITION OF PATRIOTIC LABORS AS A KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHAPLAIN IN THE SERVICE OF GOD AND COUNTRY WITH OUR HEROIC MEN OF THE VICTORIOUS AMERICAN FORCES IN THE GREAT WORLD CONFLICT OF 1914-1918". These inscriptions have been placed on a shield, which is surrounded by a wreath with "SUPREME COUNCIL" on a ribbon below next to the Knights of Columbus emblem .The emblem consists of a shield overlaying a Maltese Cross, with "K of C" above. Mounted on the shield are a fasces, an anchor, and a dagger or short sword. Inscribed on the edge of the medal is the name of its manufacturer, "WHITEHEAD-HOAG" (The Whitehead & Hoag Co.).

This badge is made of an unknown metal and cannot be accurately identified as belonging to any particular military unit. However, the presence of an eagle and American flags suggests that this badge is associated with the United States. The flags are flanking a lyre or harp, upon which the eagle is perched. At the center of the badge are the letters, "R. C. B." stamped into the metal, with a wreath below. The letters may stand for a particular military unit, or they may be the owner's initials. The lyre is a symbol commonly found in the badges and insignia of military bands, suggesting that this badge may be associated with a U.S. military band.

Metal pin depicts the letter "E" surrounded by a wreath. On either side of the wreath are red, white, and blue stripes. Reverse side of pin says "Sterling," "Army Navy Production Award," and "Design Pat. 134939." The letter "E" stands for excellence.

Metal pin depicts a pansy wreath with a stemmed rose bud. A banner going across says "Somme." This pin appears to be commemorating the Battle of Somme which was fought in Somme, France. It was one of the biggest and bloodiest battles of World War I and was fought by the British and French against the Germans.

Obverse side of oval medal depicts a torn flag and four arrows surrounded by a wreath. Above the flag it says "Blank die wehr rein die ehr" which means something like "To arms with honor intact." To the left it says "1914-1918." At the very bottom is "Hosaeus" to recognize Hermann Kurt Hosaeus who designed this medal. On the reverse side are "Für Treue im Weltkriege" (For loyalty during the World War) and "Der Kyffhäuserbund" (the Kyffhauser Federation) on the outer edge. In the center is a quote from the honorary president of Kyffhäuserbund, Paul von Hindenburg, "Aufrecht / u. Stolz gehen / wir aus dem / kampfe den wir / über vier Jahre / gegen eine Welt / von feinden / bestanden / hindenburg" (roughly translates to: Standing proudly we leave the battle which we fought, more than four years long and against the world, Hindenburg).

Metal badge has two parts. The top is a metal piece depicting an eagle with outstretched wings and four United States flags. Below the eagle is a banner that says "26 DIV. A.L.F." The bottom metal piece has a circle with five rays coming out of it. On the outer edge is a laurel wreath. The circle has "YD" (Yankee Division) in the center and "The World's War 1917-18" on the outer edge. The rays contain crossed bayonets, crossed cannons, crossed swords, "New. Eng. Vol's" and "Yankee Division." On the back of the badge is a sticker that has "FF-1334 written in permanent ink

The letter opener, or knife, has a 8 mm rifle cartridge for its handle, with projectile still attached. The blade appears to have been soldered onto the bullet projectile. A part of the blade is a circle with a crown, laurel wreath, and the phrase "Gott Mit Uns." On the bullet shell an image of a crown is appliqued.

Metal medal is connected to a leather strap. On the front of the medal is a depiction of two observers and two soldiers loading a large gun. The top says "Welcome Home" and the bottom says "YD" (signifying "Yankee Division"). On the reverse it says "Battery A of RI", "Welfare League", "To Our Boys", and "May 17, 1919." At the bottom is a laurel wreath.

Medal depicts a nude man about to throw a disc. Underneath is a laurel wreath. Above the man it says "Athletic Carnival" and below "Company I First Regt." On the back it says "John Wanamaker", "1000 Yds Run Intercollegiate" and "1903." The medal is attached to a red, white, and blue striped ribbon.

This silver medal (known as a "jewel") is in the form of a cross overlaying a circular wreath. On the left arm of the cross is inscribed "1914", and on the right is "1918". Superimposed on the cross between the dates is an angel, holding in its hands a temple with Masonic characteristics. At the top of the medal, where a blue ribbon is attached, is the square and compasses symbol of the Freemasons. The reverse of the medal is inscribed, "W. Bro. A.J. Jordan", ostensibly this medal's recipient, and "No 296" below. Between these two inscriptions is a very small set of stamps with the manufacturer's initials, "A.G.W.", and what appear to be a lion passant, a leopard's head, and a lowercase letter "f" (silver identification marks). The manufacturer cannot be sufficiently identified from these initials., The Masonic Million Memorial Fund Commemorative Jewels, also known as Hallstone Jewels, were awarded by the (Freemason) Grand Lodge of England to those who helped fund the building of a new headquarters (first called the Masonic Peace Memorial, and later Freemasons' Hall). This building was commissioned as a memorial to those who lost their lives during World War I. The silver version of the medal was awarded to members of an English lodge who contributed ten guineas or more to the fund. According to the medal's designer, Bro. Cyril Saunders Spackman, the cross symbolizes sacrifice and the angel symbolizes peace.

Bronze colored badge depicts a plane propeller superimposed on a Maltese cross. Between the arms of the cross are rays. Surrounding the cross is a wreath. On the left, top, and right propeller are the letters "N," "A," "R." It is unclear if these are a person's initials or are initials for a United States service. Typically, Distinguished Flying Cross medals issued by the US Army have a wreath on the outer edge. Because of this, the medal is likely from the US Army.

Oval shaped metal badge depicts a floating sea mine surrounded by a laurel wreath. At the top is a crown and underneath on a banner it says "Mine Clearance Service."

Metal badge depicts a silver army tank surrounded by a green laurel wreath. Above is a red crown. At the bottom are two banners. One says "Fear Naught" and the other says "R.T.R. Association."

Metal badge depicts "RAF" surrounded by a laurel wreath. At the top is a crown.

Metal badge depicts "RFC" surrounded by a laurel wreath. At the top is a crown.

Metal badge depicts the a snake wrapped around a pole (the staff of Aesculapius who is the Greek god of medicine) surrounded by a laurel wreath. Above is a crown and below is a banner that says "Royal Army Medical Corps."

White metal badge depicting an army tank surrounded by a laurel wreath. At the top is a crown and at the bottom is a banner that says, "Fear Naught."

Metal badge depicts an army tank surrounded by a laurel wreath. Above the tank is a crown and on the banner above and below it says "Tank Corps."

Metal badge depicts a lion facing left with all limbs but one raised. The lion is superimposed on a large "X." Surrounding the lion is a circular banner which says their motto, "Strike Sure," and "S. Africa 1900-02." Above the lion it says "London" and below "Scottish." Surrounding the circular banner is a wreath of thistles and leaves.

This badge appears to be bimetal (made of both brass and white metal). It depicts a Staff of Aesculapius (a staff with a snake twined around it) within a wreath of maple leaves, above the words "ROYAL CANADIAN", and "ARMY MEDICAL CORPS" on a scroll, all surmounted by a royal crown. The Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps was an administrative corps that provided medical services to the Canadian Army during World War I, then known simply as the Canadian Army Medical Corps.

Bronze colored metal badge depicts a Maltese cross with ball-tipped edges. At the top is a crown. Superimposed on the cross is a stag surrounded by an oak wreath. On either side it says "Sherwood" and "Foresters." At the bottom of the badge, on a banner, it says, "Notts & Derby." On the back of the badge is the producer and location of production: J. R. Gaunt, London.

This badge is made of brass and was worn by London Rifle Brigade cadets beginning in 1908. It features a wreath with crossed sword and mace behind a shield bearing the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom (with the Irish harp, Scottish lion rampant, and English lions passant guardant), all underneath a royal crown. Around the shield are the words, "LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE", with the unit's Latin motto "PRIMUS IN URBE" ("First in the city" in English) below, which refers to the fact that it was the first volunteer rifle corps in the City of London. Beneath this motto is a shield bearing the City of London's arms (a cross with an upward-facing sword in the upper-left quadrant) with "CADETS" below.

Metal badge depicts a Maltese cross with ball-tipped edges. At the top is a crown. Superimposed on the cross is a stag surrounded by an oak wreath. On either sides it says "Sherwood" and "Foresters." At the bottom of the badge, on a banner, it says "Notts & Derby."