Summary
Union of the Women of France medal, France, circa 1915.
The Union of the Women of France was established in 1881. In the 19th century there were several organisations operating in France that provided voluntary medical assistance and aid to both military and civilians alike. A merge of organisations eventually led to the French Red Cross being formed. The International Federation of Red Cross was founded in 1919 in Paris in the aftermath of World War I.
Physical Description
Oval nickel medal with loop at top through which, a white ribbon with red cross; a bar with pin at back at top of ribbon. The obverse features the cypher UFF at the centre; around, UNION DES FEMMES DE FRANCE; on the bar, CROIX ROUGE FRANCAISE. The reverse is plain.
Obverse Description
Cypher 'UFF' at the centre; text around, 'UNION DES FEMMES DE FRANCE'; on the bar, 'CROIX ROUGE FRANCAISE'.
Reverse Description
Plain.
Edge Description
Plain.
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
circa 1915 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Obverse inscription reads: "UFF" surrounded by text "UNION DES FEMMES DE FRANCE". Bar inscription reads: "CROIX ROUGE FRANCAISE."
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Material
Nickel
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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
44 mm (Width), 65 mm (Height)
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Shape
Irregular
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References
References: [Link 1] accessed Aug 2014. [Link 2] accessed Aug 2014.
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