Auction Catalogue

15 December 1995

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Historical Medals and Tokens

The Charing Cross Hotel  The Strand  London  WC2N 5HX

Lot

№ 726

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15 December 1995

Estimate: £30–£50

France, France, Battle of the Marne, 1914, bronze medal by J.-P. Legastelois, busts of Joffre, Maunoury and Gallieni, reverse robed figure with sword above the field of battle, 68mm (CGMP p.232; BDM VII, 545). Extremely fine, a powerful and evocative design (£30-50)

Struck in 1916