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Ref: 7293 |
France,
Great War, “Au Soldat Inconnu” (To the Unknown Soldier), 1920 (struck 1923),
by P-M Dammann, rare Obv:
Three women in mourning standing before the tomb of the unknown soldier
holding aloft laurels, AV SOLDAT INCONNV above Rev:
eight French soldiers carry the coffin of the Unknown Soldier to its resting
place at the Arc de Triomphe, date 11 NOVEMBRE 1920 in left field Condition:
Extremely fine; Diameter: 68mm References:
CGMP3/115D Notes:
A beautifully designed medal by Dammann (who also struck a well-regarded
medal for the unveiling of the London Cenotaph). A modern restrike recently
sold for 100 euro! Price
£150 |
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