Summary
French World War I commemorative war medal, (Médaille Commémorative Française), 1914-1918.
Awarded to all members of the French Armed Forces who "saw service between 2 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. Instituted on 23 June 1920, it could also be awarded to the Merchant Navy, medical personnel and local authorities".
Obverse Description
Bust of Minerva symbolising France. She faces left, holds a sword and wears a soldier's helmet. Bay and oak leaves adorn the metal plate connecting the medal to the ribbon guide.
Reverse Description
Bears text and is decorated with bay and oak leaves.
More Information
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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
1920 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Reverse text reads; "GRANDE / GUERRE / 1914-1918", curcumscribed by text; "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE".
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Material
Bronze
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
30 mm (Width), 33 mm (Height)
Medal only.
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Shape
Round with loop and ribbon
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References
References: [Link 1] accessed Aug 2014.
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