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Medal - Honor to the Defenders of Arras, France, 1918
Reg. No: NU 34559
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- Summary:
- Brass Medal Honor to the Defenders of Arras and Shame on the Vandals, 1914-1918. Minted at the Paris Mint, France, 1918.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 60 mm (Diameter) |
More information
| Tagged with: | wars conflicts, world war i 1914-1918 |
| Themes this item is part of: | Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
| Secondary Classification: | Commemorative |
| Tertiary Classification: | military history |
| Series: | Art |
| DateEra: | 1918 AD |
| Obverse Description: | Lion standing on hind legs holding a flag |
| Reverse Description: | Arras Cathedral in ruins, around above incuse, HONTE AUX VANDALES |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Brass |
| Issued By: | France, 1918 |
| Artist: | A Mayeur |
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