Summary
"Journee Francaise Secours National" (French Day of National Aid) medal, by Hippolyte Lefebvre, France, 1915.
Hippolyte Jules Lefebvre was a French sculptor and medallist, renowned for his large scale sculptures and stylistic commemorative medals.
Obverse Description
Seated female (representing Mother France) holding out an apron full of coins as a young girl, mother and child, and an elderly man with a walking stick make donations supporting the war effort. Marching soldiers are visible in the background. Text around reads 'JOURNEE FRANCAISE SECOUR NATIONAL' (French Day of National Aid).
Reverse Description
Gallic rooster, an unofficial symbol of France, framed by a laurel wreath, with the text 'PATRIE' (Homeland) above. The rooster is perched in on an oak branch with a rectangular plaque below for engraving.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1915
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Issued By
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Artist
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Mint
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Inscriptions
Obverse inscription: "JOURNEE FRANCAISE SECOUR NATIONAL / 1915" (French Day of National Aid / 1915). Artist's name "HIPPOLYTE LEFEBVRE" along lower left edge. Reverse Inscription: "PATRIE" (Homeland).
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
50 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
References: [Link 1] accessed Aug 2014.
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