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ORIGINAL! WW1 FRENCH - BATTLE OF VERDUN BRONZE MEDAL 1917 (⌀ 1 7/16")
WW1 FRENCH - BATTLE OF VERDUN BRONZE MEDAL 1917 (⌀ 1 7/16")
MEDAL IS STAMPED ON ITS EDGE "BRONZE" WITH THE "CORNUCOPIA" MINT MARK OF THE MONNAIE de PARIS (PARIS MINT)
The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front in France. The battle was the longest of the First World War and took place on the hills north of Verdun-sur-Meuse.
Obverse: Helmeted and armored bust of Joan de Arc, holding sword right. Legend: ON NE PASSE PAS (" They Shall not Pass! ")
Reverse: Verdun Castle gates flanked by palm-branches. Legend: VERDUN / 21 FEVRIER 1916
DIAMETER: 1 7/16"
SOLID BRONZE
MEDAL DESIGNED BY : S.EVERNIER 1917
MEDAL CONDITION IS UNCLEANED AND IS EXTREMELY FINE WITH A DARK BRONZE PATINA
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