France, Republic. A Verdun Medal, C.1918 Archive He died the same night

He died the same night

light discolouration on the recessed medal bed

15 Convalescent Depot at Trouville on November 18th for another stay

two-piece white metal plumes on a bronze gilt base

fine details from die-stamped production in cupal with some of its original silvering intact

France, Republic. A Verdun Medal, C.1918 Archive He died the same nightType II by Vernier. In bronze, engraver marked "VERNIER" on the obverse, measuring 26. 7 mm, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 36. 5 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with pinback. Footnote: The Verdun Medal was created on November 20, 1916 by the Town Council of Verdun, which had taken refuge by then in Paris. For this reason, it may be considered a semi official medal. It was to be awarded to veterans who