Summary
Medal with Offensive des Chars (Tank Offensive), by Pierre A. Morlon, France, 1917-1918. Also known as Chars D'Assaut.
The Saint-Chamond tank, first used in 1917 is depicted with a Fury flying above it brandishing a sword. The tank had no turret, but a long gun in an overhanging front compartment which is depicted on the medal. The long front compartment was prone to dig into the ground. The model was unsuccessful.
Obverse Description
Tank crossing a barricaded trench and guarded by Marianne, the national emblem of the French Republic, wielding a sword.
Reverse Description
Laurel wreath surrounding a blank circular inset die.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, Consulat de France, French Government, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1917 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Person Depicted
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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
6 mm (Height), 68 mm (Outside Diameter), 141.897 g (Weight)
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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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