Beautiful 1915 WWI French "Day of the Trench Soldiers" Donation Medallion in Bronze
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Beautiful 1915 WWI French "Day of the Trench Soldiers" Donation Medallion in Bronze

Code: omfrb00221dts-CON


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ARTIFACT: Beautiful 1915, WWI French "Day of the Trench Soldiers" donation medallion designed by Armand Bargas and depicts two soldiers on the field, one sounding his trench bugle and it reads: "Journee du Poilu 1915" meaning, "Hairy Days", a term of endearment describing the bearded French forces. The reverse reads: "25 - 26 Decembre", making it known as the Christmas medal. 'Journees' were nationwide days of donation and substantial contributions were rewarded with a medal to be worn as a display of one's support for the war effort.

VINTAGE: Circa WWI

SIZE: Approximately 1 3/16 x 1 3/8

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Bronze.

ATTACHMENT: Loop.

MARKINGS: "BRONZE"

ITEM NOTES: This is from a French WWI collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-DMB-50-14 DMB14 LCEX3/15 SRET10/17

CONDITION: 9- (Excellent+): Medallion shows minor wear, overall handsome patina.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.