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French, WWI, 1916 Battle of Verdun Medal Pair, Leather Pouch & Certificate

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:80.00 USD Estimated At:120.00 - 200.00 USD
French, WWI, 1916 Battle of Verdun Medal Pair, Leather Pouch & Certificate
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Paris, France, 20th November 1916. Lot of 3 items, Includes a pair of brass or copper Battle Verdun medals with almost exactly the same design, one small (2.5 x 2.5 cm) and one large (3.5 x 3.5 cm). Features a long-haired woman with sword in right hand on obverse, reverse shows an image of the city gates and the main entrance into the city of Verdun, with the date of 21 February 1916 in French. Large medal is the only "official" Verdun Medal, with "S.E. Vernier" designer and 1917 date on obverse. This was a non-wearable piece presented with a leather pouch and certificate, both included in the lot. This was the only official medal issued by the Golden Book Commission. The later, smaller, and wearable Vernier medal was intended to be suspended from a ribbon. The obverse of the wearable version does not have the Ò1917Ó date as does the unwearable variety. (2 medals, one leather pouch, one certificate)