FRANCE. To the Glorious Heroes of Verdun Bronze Medal, "1916" (ca. 1917). Paris Mint. UNCIRCULATED.
By Charles Pillet. Diameter: 68mm. Weight: 140.63g. Obverse: Generals Petain, Nivelle and Castelnau in roundels along the top perimeter, five-line legend in central field, laurel wreath at bottom and side perimeter; Reverse: Allegory of Verdun standing, facing, and holding sword, Marianne standing to Verdun's left holding French flag and an oak sprig; cityscape in background, defeated imperial eagle underfoot below at left, coat-of-arms of Verdun and those of the French Republic with legend below at right; Edge: Cornucopia privy mark. The Battle occurred in 1916 and this medal was catalogued starting in 1917. An attractive example of this medal commemorating the longest battle of World War I - some 10 months in length. Some minor obverse spotting noted for completeness.

Estimate: $200