1916-1919 French civilian Verdun commemorative medallion paper.

Name/Title

1916-1919 French civilian Verdun commemorative medallion paper.

Entry/Object ID

1991.49.5b

Description

1916-1919 French civilian Verdun commemorative medallion paper. Rectangular tan-white paper with two 4.2 cm. diameter pictures of medallion, French and English text "To The High Chiefs, Officers, Soldiers, To All" (medallion is a token of gratitude for triumph over the barbarian onslaught). Signed by Deputy-Mayor of Paris, 20 November 1916. The paper is associated with the medallion (1991.49.5a)

Made/Created

Date made

1916 - 1919

Notes

Date: 1916

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Accession number on back in pencil Text in French and English on front

Dimensions

Width

9 cm

Length

14.5 cm