The Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses Medal
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 25 |
| Auction | Gasoline Alley August Monthly Vintage & Collectible Auction |
| Date | August 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Gasoline Alley Toys & Antiques |
| Location | Calgary, AB |
The Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses Medal. The medal depicts a French boxcar used during World War I, which was famously marked to hold either 40 men or 8 horses (hence the name "40 & 8"). It represents the shared experiences of American soldiers in France, highlighting the cramped and difficult conditions of wartime transport.
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