Summary
Medal commemorating the Battle of the Marne, 1914.
The artwork is by Jules Prosper Legastelois and the medal was made at the Paris Mint, France.
Obverse Description
Features portraits of Commander-in-chief Joffre with Generals Maunoury and Gallieni facing right.
Reverse Description
Features Marianne, the personification of France and icon of freedom, holding a sword as she flies above the French Army.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1914 AD
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Artist
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Inscriptions
Obverse Inscription: "BATTAILE DE LA MARNE / SEPTEMBRE 1914 / J LEGASTELOIS"
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
68 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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