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military diagram showing strategy 
used by both sides Specially-written 
commentary describes events, places 
personalities involved in 
each battle 
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Finely engraved with 
the name and date 
of the bane 
Postmarked at or near 
the actual site of 
the battle— 
and beanng its 
anniversary date 
Official postage stamp 
of the country in 
which the battle 
took place. 
Original work of art 
depicts soldiers of both 
sides in each battle 
Sterling Silver Shield 
portrays one of the 
most crucial battles of 
world history 
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Stamps shown for illustrative purposes only 
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wo matched minting dies. The result is a 
ieautiful silver relief which captures the full 
cope of each battle scene in precise and 
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Each Silver Shield 
mounted in an engraved cachet 
o add to the educational value of this eol- 
ation, each of the fifty Silver Shields will 
e housed in its own engraved cachet. The 
achet will identify the battle portrayed and 
/ill bear an original work of art created by 
ne of the world's most renowned military 
rtists, Gerald Embleton. Each work — in 
j 11 color — will portray two soldiers, one 
•om each side in the war represented. And 
ach figure will be shown in full military 
niform. just as he looked during the battle. 
This full-color cachet art will compe- 
tent the scene portrayed on the Silver 
hield — and provide a clearer, more vivid 
icture of the battle and the men who fought 
t it. 
Officially stamped 
and postmarked throughout the world 
ach cachet will bear an official postage 
amp of the country in which the battle 
>ok place. And it will be canceled and 
ostmarked at the post office nearest to the 
tual site of that battle. In the case of the 
irliest battles, extensive research was 
one to establish the location as accurately 
' possible, since even history books dis- 
tree on some of them. 
Furthermore, each cachet will be post- 
arked on the anniversary date of the bat- 
tle portrayed. Again, in the case of the early 
battles, researchers have determined dates 
which are agreed upon by most historians in 
this field. 
The reverse of each cachet will carry a 
detailed military diagram, showing the 
strategy employed by each side in the bat- 
tle. In addition, a full description of the bat- 
tle and a commentary on its significance will 
be included. 
By examining each Silver Shield in its 
specially-designed cachet and. at the same 
time, referring to the military diagram and 
commentary — you will gain a greater 
understanding of the battles that changed 
world history. And. for younger people in 
the family, it will serve to enrich their 
understanding of these significant events. 
Limited to just 9500 sets 
The International Military' Archives has 
placed a world-w ide limit of 9500 sets on 
The History of the World's Greatest Battles. 
Once that limit is reached, all further sub- 
scriptions must be refused — and this col- 
lection will never be made available again. 
Your application should be sent directly 
to The Franklin Mint. Franklin Center. Pa., 
which has been appointed by the Interna- 
tional Military Archives to handle the dis- 
tribution of the series as w ell as to produce 
the cachets. But to be sure of acquiring one 
of the limited number of sets available, 
enter your subscription promptly. 
Your application should be mailed 
by February 28, 1981 
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THE HISTORY OF 
THE WORLD' S GREATEST BATTLES 
Limit: 9500 complete sets 
Please mail by February 28. 1981 
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Enter my subscription to The History of the 
World's Greatest Battles, consisting of 50 Ster- 
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cachets. The cachets will be sent to me at the 
rate of one per month, at the guaranteed issue 
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