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1916 WWI VERDUN MEDAL w/BAR PRUDHOMME VERSIONThe Bronze Medal, Clasp and original silk ribbon are in very good overall condition.The condition is as shown in the photos.
The "Aux Glorieux Défenseurs de Verdun" medal is a specific variant of the unofficial World War 1 FrenchMedaille de Verdun, created to honor the soldiers who defended the city during the grueling 1916 battle.This version was designed by the prominent French medalist Georges Prud'homme.
Historical Context
- Unofficial Status: Commissioned by the Municipal Council of Verdun starting in late 1916, the
- various designs of the Verdun medal—including the Prud'homme and Vernier versions—were
- never officially adopted by the French military government, meaning they were commemorative
- private purchases rather than official uniform awards. [1, 2]
- Eligibility: It was given to soldiers, airmen, and allied participants who served on the Verdun front
- lines and surrounding sectors during the prolonged engagemen
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