Artist/Maker
J. P. Legastelois
Artist/Maker
Paris Mint
Battle of Marne Medal
1915-1919
Place madeParis, France, Europe
Bronze
Overall: 2 11/16 in. ( 6.8 cm )
INV.10236
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing three accolated busts of the French army generals facing right, flanked by laurel branches; legend above: "BATAILLE DE LA MARNE"; inscription in exergue: "SEPTEMBRE/1914." Reverse shows aerial view of the battlefield with soldiers at left firing a cannon; female allegorical figure of Liberty with a sword is flying overhead.MarkingsInscription: obverse, at lower right, below exergual line: "J. P. LEGASTELOIS"
Inscription: reverse, at lower center of field: "J. P. LEGASTELOIS"
Inscription: edge, lower center: "BRONZE"
ClassificationsMEDALS
Identical/Identical