FRANCE, Third Republic. First Battle of the Marne, 5-12 September 1914. Cast Æ Medal (68mm, 141.10 g, 12h). By J. P. Legastelois. Dated September 1914. As made.

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Lot: 873. Estimated: $ 150

The PS Collection of Medals of the Great War, Bronze

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FRANCE, Third Republic. First Battle of the Marne, 5-12 September 1914. Cast Æ Medal (68mm, 141.10 g, 12h). By J. P. Legastelois. Dated September 1914. BATAILLE DE LA MARNE, conjoined busts of Generals Joseph Joffre, Michel-Joseph Maunoury, and Joseph Gallieni in full uniforn right; laurel branches flanking; SEPTEMBRE/1914 engraved on plaque below; JP LEGASTELOIS to lower right / Marianne (as Victory) flying right, holding sword; battle scene below, with French and British forces repelling their German enemies; JP LEGASTELOIS in exergue. Edge: (cornucopia) BRONZE. Maier 231. Light brown surfaces, some minor spots of corrosion. As made.

From the PS Collection of Medals of the Great War.


Closing Date and Time: 14 December 2022 at 14:50:40 ET.

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