Auction Catalogue

17 March 2004

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 1401

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17 March 2004

Hammer Price:
£15

France, Aux Héros de Verdun, 1916, a bronze medal by C.P. Pillet, female figures of France and Verdun standing on rocky rampart defending city from Prussian eagle, rev. busts of Pétain, Nivelle and de Castlenau in medallions, wreath below, 68mm (Frankenhuis 138; CGMP p.313; BDM VII, 133; V & A Exh. Cat. 1998, 7; cf. DNW 42, 1478). Very fine (£25-35)