Artist/Maker
M. Dammann
Minter
Paris Mint
World War I medal
ca. 1920
Place madeParis, France, Europe
Bronze
Overall (medal): 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm)
Gift of Mr. James Hazen Hyde
1947.339
DescriptionBronze die-struck medal with obverse showing soldiers carrying draped casket in front of Arc de Triomphe; inscribed at left of field: "11 / NOVEMBRE / 1920." Reverse depicts three classically draped women, standing in profile and mourning at a grave covered with flowers; legend above: "AU SOLDAT INCONNU."MarkingsObverse marked in exergue, at left: "M. DAMMANN"; reverse, in exergue, at left: "M. DAMMANN"; at edge, lower center: "BRONZE"
ClassificationsMEDALS
