France, Third Republic. A Marne Medal, C.1937 Auction Archive two smaller photos (8x14cm)

two smaller photos (8x14cm)

A first war ribbon bar grouping of two ribbons

The blade has beautiful crossgraining

As a result of the action at Kowang-San soldiers of the Battalion won three Military Crosses and four Military Medals for gallantry

France, Third Republic. A Marne Medal, C.1937 Auction Archive two smaller photos (8x14cm)In bronze, engraver marked on the soldier's back on the obverse, measuring 32 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Marne Medal was established on August 21, 1937 by Captain Chrissement, founder of the Association des Soldats de la Marne, whose president was Marshal Franchet dEsprey. It was designed by the sculptor Maxime Real del Sarte (1888 1954). The medal was attributed to veterans of the two battles of the Marne. The