Summary

Medal with loop for suspension depicting Marshall Foch by the sculptor Auguste Maillard, France, 1918.

This medal was struck to commemorate the awarding of the title "Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces in France" on 14 April 1918. Foch first served as a General in the French army during World War I and became Marshal of France. Shortly after the start of the Spring Offensive in 1918, Germany's final attempt to win the war, Foch was chosen as Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces in France, a position that he held until 11 November 1918, when he accepted the German request for an armistice.

Obverse Description

Bust of the Marshal facing left, head bare; around, "MARSHAL FOCH"; below, "Augs / MAILLARD".

Reverse Description

Inscription that reads: "COMMANDANT / IN CHEF / DE / ARMEES ALLIERS / OPERANT / EN FRANCE / 14 AVRIL 1918".

Edge Description

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