Summary
Dardanelles Medal (Médaille Commémorative des Dardanelles) issued in France, 1926.
Awarded to French members of the army who fought in the Dardanelles also known as the Gallipoli campaign. This medal was instituted on 15 June 1926 and has a green and white striped ribbon that is threaded through a bronze crescent and palm fronds loop.
Obverse Description
Relief profile of a female warrior wearing a helmet adorned with oak leaves symbolising the 'warrior republic'. Text around 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE'. (French Republic)
Reverse Description
Military banners and lances above a crossed anchor and rifle nestled amongst oak and laurel leaves. Text reads 'DARDANELLES HONNEUR ET PATRIE 1915 1918' (Honour and Country 1915 1918).
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1926 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Place
Gallipoli Peninsula, Dardanelles, Turkey, 1915
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Inscriptions
Obverse: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" Reverse: "DARDANELLES / HONNEUR / ET / PATRIE / 1915 / 1918"
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Material
Bronze
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
30 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round with loop and ribbon
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References
References: [Link 1]
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