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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