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FRANCE. Due to the resistance of Liège during World War I (1914-1918). Silver medal (1919). Georges Petit, medalist.
Obv: LIEGE RESISTE AVX BARBARES 1914.
Victory with sabre fighting back german troops; in background, empty battlefield in front of Liège.
Rev: LA FRANCE HONORE LIEGE 1919.
La France advancing left, embracing and kissing city goddess (or god?) of Liège; in background, order of the Legion of Honour in centre and column surmounted by cone on base with three steps to left.
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Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 131.62 g.
Diameter: 74 mm.
Obv: LIEGE RESISTE AVX BARBARES 1914.
Victory with sabre fighting back german troops; in background, empty battlefield in front of Liège.
Rev: LA FRANCE HONORE LIEGE 1919.
La France advancing left, embracing and kissing city goddess (or god?) of Liège; in background, order of the Legion of Honour in centre and column surmounted by cone on base with three steps to left.
.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 131.62 g.
Diameter: 74 mm.