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France, Education, Pupilles de la Nation, 1919, silver or silvered Æ uniface plaquette, Marianne her hands outstretched to a young boy and girl, fallen soldier in panel at above, 89 x 53mm, in case of issue. About extremely fine, but rather unevenly toned (£35-40)

The medal clearly refers to the aid France intends to give children orphaned by the war. The nature or purpose of the plaquette in not however evident.