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FRANCE. To the Glorious Heroes of Verdun Bronze Medal, "1916" (ca. 1917). Paris Mint. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
By Charles Pillet. 68mm. Obverse: Generals Petain, Nivelle and Castelnau in roundels along the top perimeter, five-line legend in central field, laurel wreath at bottom and side perimeter; Reverse: Allegory of Verdun standing, facing, and holding sword, Marianne standing to Verdun's left holding French flag and an oak sprig; cityscape in background, defeated imperial eagle underfoot below at left, coat-of-arms of Verdun and those of the French Republic with legend below at right. Cornucopia privy mark. The Battle occurred in 1916 and this medal was catalogued starting in 1917. An extremely attractive example of this medal commemorating the longest battle of World War I - some 10 months in length. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $80 - $120
By Charles Pillet. 68mm. Obverse: Generals Petain, Nivelle and Castelnau in roundels along the top perimeter, five-line legend in central field, laurel wreath at bottom and side perimeter; Reverse: Allegory of Verdun standing, facing, and holding sword, Marianne standing to Verdun's left holding French flag and an oak sprig; cityscape in background, defeated imperial eagle underfoot below at left, coat-of-arms of Verdun and those of the French Republic with legend below at right. Cornucopia privy mark. The Battle occurred in 1916 and this medal was catalogued starting in 1917. An extremely attractive example of this medal commemorating the longest battle of World War I - some 10 months in length. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $80 - $120