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doubtedly in time become one of the most notable collections of such 
materials in existence. 
Of important additions to the numismatic section of the war col- 
lection are replicas of the victory medal with the buttons and ribbons 
pertaining thereto, received from the War Department, Quarter- 
master Corps. From the same source were received copies of the 
certificates issued by the War Department to those wounded in the 
service during the war and to the next of kin in the case of those 
who were killed. Replicas of the naval medals issued for special 
services during the war, including the medal of honor, distinguished 
service cross, and distinguished service medal were purchased. From 
the Italian Government, through the State Department, were re- 
ceived two bronze replicas set in marble of the obverse and reverse 
of the gold medal of honor presented by the Italian National Com- 
mittee founded for that purpose to King Victor Emmanuel III as 
commander in chief of the army and navy as a national testimonial 
of the deeds of heroism and sacrifice performed by the Italian people 
during the World War. Of special interest among other medals 
added to the collection during the past year are replicas of the medal 
commemorating the achievements of the American Red Cross War 
Council, 1917-1919, received from the American Numismatic Society; 
of the medal awarded in 1919 by Williams College to Williams men 
who served in the Army or the Navy of the United States or of any 
of the Allies during the war, from Williams College; of the medal 
by A. Bonnetain, commemorating the services of Marie Dupage and 
Edith Cavell, from Mrs. E. H. Harriman. 
An interesting series of European commemorative medals of the 
war was also added to the collection. These include portrait medals 
of President Wilson, General Pershing, Premier Clemenceau, and 
Marshal Foch. Of special interest in connection with the work of 
American patriotic societies during the war are a replica of the 
World War service insignia and a copy of the certificate for civilian 
service issued by the General Society of Colonial Wars to members 
of the society in recognition of patriotic service rendered to the 
United States during the war. These were presented to the Museum 
by the society. 
The pictorial material relating to the war has been increased by 
a number of specimens, the most important being two large paint- 
ings by Arthur M. Hazard of Boston, Mass., entitled “Not by 
Might” and “ The Spirit of the Armistice.” These two works typify 
the noble and unselfish achievements of the American soldiers and 
sailors in a spirited and striking manner. They were used in the 
United States during the fourth and fifth Liberty loan drives, and 
also in Canada during the Victory loan drive of that Dominion. 
