Medal, Commemorative

Name/Title

Medal, Commemorative

Entry/Object ID

1966.7.1

Description

1918 French civilian "City of Mons" commemorative medallion. Circular, white metal. Obverse shows coat of arms (city gates) title "Ville de Mons" Reverse shows title "La Ville de Mons Aux Soldats de la 3 ieme Division Canadienne 11 9bre 1918" Fixed suspension hole at top. Ribbon is oversized for medallion, red-white-red, 3.5 x 5.7 cm. Medallion is sewn to ribbon.

Made/Created

Date made

1918

Notes

Early Date: 1918

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Obverse shows city of Mons coat of arms, reverse is title "La Ville de Mons" No accession number on medallion.

Dimensions

Diameter

2.5 cm

Dimension Notes

1 mm. thick.