FRANCE, Third Republic. Marshal Ferdinand Foch and the Signing of the Armistice at Compiègne. Cast Æ Medal (68mm, 140.70 g, 12h). By G. Pruhomme. Dually dated 1918 (in Roman numerals) and 8-11 November 1918. As made.Electronic Auction 543 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Third Republic. Marshal Ferdinand Foch and the Signing of the Armistice at Compiègne. Cast Æ Medal (68mm, 140.70 g, 12h). By G. Pruhomme. Dually dated 1918 (in Roman numerals) and 8-11 November 1918. · F · FOCH · MARECHAL · DE · FRANCE ·, uniformed bust left, wearing overcoat; MCMXVIII to left; G. PRVD’HOMME below bust / Ferdinand Foch’s railway car in the Forest of Compiègne; below, · RETHONDES ·/· SIGNATURE ·/· DE ·/· L’ARMISTICE ·/· 8-11 · NOVEMBRE ·/1918 in six lines. Edge: (cornucopia) BRONZE. See WAG Online oHG 122, lot 352 (for another example). Brown surfaces, minor spots of corrosion. As made. |