Summary
Gloire au Soldat Inconnu (Glory to the Unknown Soldier) medal by Raoul Benard, France, 1921.
Medal commemorating the unidentified soldiers who fought and died during World War I.
Obverse Description
Group of floating angels supporting a stretcher carrying the unknown soldier. Behind is the winged figure of Victory holding laurel branches. The Arc de Triomphe is visible in the background. Inscription below angels reads: 'GLOIRE AU SOLDAT INCONNU' (Glory to the Unknown Soldier).
Reverse Description
Tomb of the unknown soldier. An engraved stone slab reads: 'ICI REPOSE UN SOLDAT FRANCAIS MORT POUR LA PATRIE 1914-1918' (Here lies a French Soldier who Died for the Homeland). At the head of the tomb rests a laurel wreath and Croix de Guerre medal. Flowers and palm leaves frame the wreath and slab.
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1921 AD
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Inscriptions
Obverse inscription: "GLOIRE AU SOLDAT INCONNU" (Glory to the Unknown Soldier). Reverse inscription: "ICI REPOSE UN SOLDAT FRANCAIS MORT POUR LA PATRIE 1914-1918" (Here lies a French Soldier who Died for the Homeland).
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Overall Dimensions
68 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Catalogue] Sharples, John P. 1990. Medals as Art: Australia and the Meszaros Tradition., 2 Pages
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