Summary
Medal depicting General Joseph Gallieni by the sculptor Auguste Maillard. Issued by France, 1916.
General Gallieni was a French military commander and administrator in the French colonies and also played an important role during the World War I.
Obverse Description
Bust of General facing left; behind incuse, 'AUG Le MAILLARD / 1916'.
Reverse Description
Inscription reads: 'PARIS / 1914-1916 / "JUSQU'AU BOUT' (Until the End). Signed 'Gallieni'. Stamped 'PARIS ART'.
Edge Description
plain.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George H. Wannenmacher, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1916 AD
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Inscriptions
Obverse Inscription reads: "AUG Le MAILLARD / 1916". Reverse inscription reads: "PARIS / 1914-1916 / "JUSQU'AU BOUT" (Until the End). Signed "Gallieni". Stamped "PARIS ART".
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Material
White metal
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Overall Dimensions
28 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round with loop
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