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France, anti nazism, a very large uniface bronze medal in high relief, by A. Valtie, of uncertain date, decapitated figure in prison cell, hands bound behind back, an executioner’s axe inscribed with a swastika on a block behind, xxx ii on edge,120mm. Extremely fine (£70-80)

The cataloguers are not familiar with the medallist nor can they suggest the date of issue or country origin, possibly France. On the basis of style it is probably post-war and could even be of fairly recent date. The Roman numerals on the edge may refer to the number made.