Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

France, Republique Français, c. 1910, a bronze award medal after J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis, adapted for the Ministère de la Guerre, bust of Marianne right, rev. legend in wreath, 50mm; Préparation Militaire, 1911, a bronze plaque by J.-P. Legastelois, La France showing military manoeuvres to a standing youth, rev. warship and soldiers, upper tablet impressed (Hôpital No.6, Chartreux, 1914-1915), 58 x 39mm (CGMP p.233; Frankenhuis 240); Battle of the Marne, 1914, a bronze medal by J.-P. Legastelois, conjoined busts of Joffre, Maunoury and Gallieni right, rev. robed figure with sword above the field of battle, 68mm (Frankenhuis 102; CGMP p.232; BDM VII, 545; V & A Exh. Cat. 1998, 10; cf. DNW 61, 1397); La Paix du Monde, 1919, bronze medals by Marcelle R. Crocé-Lancelot (2), figure of La France holding standard, stood on globe, rev. cock standing in front of a view of the Palace of Versailles, 59mm (CGMP p.108; cf. DNW 68, 1680) [5]. First about very fine, others very fine and better; second in maroon fitted case of issue (£70-90)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Art Medals formed by Hans-P. Wipfler.

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Third struck in 1916; last two struck in 1920