France, Republic. A Verdun Medal, C.1918 Archive 1861 TO 1866 reverse

1861 TO 1866 reverse

two-piece white metal plumes on a bronze gilt base

and nicely hand-stitched to the cap

Cambridge where he gained an M

fine details from die-stamped production in cupal with some of its original silvering intact

France, Republic. A Verdun Medal, C.1918 Archive 1861 TO 1866 reverseType II by Vernier. In bronze, engraver marked "VERNIER" on the obverse, measuring 26. 7 mm, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 36. 5 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with pinback. Footnote: The Verdun Medal was created on November 20, 1916 by the Town Council of Verdun, which had taken refuge by then in Paris. For this reason, it may be considered a semi official medal. It was to be awarded to veterans who