Lot 829
France, To the Heroes of the Battle of Verdun, struck bronze medal 1916, by Ch. Pillet,

Ancient, Medieval & Milled British, World & Islamic Coins | 113
Auction: 18 October 2023 at 10:00 BST
£72
Description
France, To the Heroes of the Battle of Verdun, struck bronze medal 1916, by Ch. Pillet, 69mm. Personifi cations of France (Marianne) and Verdun (a warrior) defend the city against an att acking eagle (Germany) wielding a sword, ON NE PASSE PAS, rev. Laurel wreath with three medallions above of the generals Petain, Nivelle and de Castelnau. Extremely Fine and handsomely toned.

