Verdun On ne passe pas MCMXVI [1916] / A la gloire des héros de Verdun MCMXVI [1916]
Verdun On ne passe pas MCMXVI [1916] / A la gloire des héros de Verdun MCMXVI [1916]
1916
bronze
medal and plaquette
Dimensions (HxWxD): diam. 2.7 x depth 0.125 in.
obverse:
symbolic figures in relief, including eagle with sword, with words: VERDUN / ON NE PASSE PAS / MCMXVI
reverse:
relief portraits of three French generals, laurel wreath, and words: A / LA GLOIRE / DES HEROS DE / VERDUN / MCMXVI
stamped on edge:
BRONZE
Acc. No.: 1920.010.02
Credit Line: Gift of Edward Tuck
Photo credit: ph. courtesy New Hampshire Historical Society
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