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FRANCE. France - Germany. To the Glory of the Heroes of Verdun Bronze Medal, 1916. Paris Mint. UNCIRCULATED.
Diameter: 68mm; Weight: 135.24 gms. By C. Pillet. Obverse: Marianne and personification of Fury block the path of the German eagle, clasping sword, in foreground; civic and national shields to lower right; Reverse: Three medallions containing the busts of Generals Petain, Nivelle, and de Castelnau above legend in five lines; all within wreath, with awards clasped at the bottom. Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE. Pleasing brown-bronze surfaces, with some light spotting noted on the obverse. Includes green felt display with adjustable stand on the back.
Estimate: $75.00- $150.00
Diameter: 68mm; Weight: 135.24 gms. By C. Pillet. Obverse: Marianne and personification of Fury block the path of the German eagle, clasping sword, in foreground; civic and national shields to lower right; Reverse: Three medallions containing the busts of Generals Petain, Nivelle, and de Castelnau above legend in five lines; all within wreath, with awards clasped at the bottom. Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE. Pleasing brown-bronze surfaces, with some light spotting noted on the obverse. Includes green felt display with adjustable stand on the back.
Estimate: $75.00- $150.00