Summary
Unknown Heroes medal by H. Allouard, France, circa 1918.
Medal commemorating the unidentified soldiers who fought and died during World War I.
Obverse Description
Marianne, the national emblem of the French Republic, with a wreath and palm frond floating above deceased soldiers. Artist's signature 'H. Allouard' at lower right.
Reverse Description
Seated Victory and standing Marianne paying tribute to a war monument, upon which sits a funeral urn. Text on monument reads 'A LA MEMOIRE DE PROPATRIA'.
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Inscriptions
Obverse inscription: "POUR LA FRANCE POUR L'HUMANITE". (For France For Humanity). Reverse Inscription: "AUX HEROS INCONNUS". (The Unknown Heroes).
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
69 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
References: [Link 1]:%22Remembrance%22 accessed Aug 2014.
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