NP - French Medals - Any Info ???

deansmint

I just purchased these two medals and was hoping someone could fill me in on the specifics behind them. I bought them because I liked them, but am unsure of value. Thanks.

StrikeOutXXX

Some info on the 1st one:

Random Google Hit:
Object: Medal Creator: Ch. Pillet Description: 68mm diameter bronze metal commemorating the heros of Verdun. Features a full frontal image of Joan standing, holding a sword with a figure of a woman to her left holding a staff and a branch. There is a very low relief behind the figures of a city. In the foreground is an eagle in flight, wearing a crown and carrying a sword in its talons. Inscription is “Verdun. On ne passé pas MCMXVI”. Verso: 3 portraits, at the top is General Petain, General Nivelle, and General de Curifres de Castelnau, with an inscription in the center that reads “La gloire des héros de Verdun MCMXVI” with Olive branches and war medals underneath.

and from ANS Database:
Region: France Locality: Mint:
Material: AE Denom.:
Weight: Size: 68 Axis:
Date: / Era: Date on Obj.: 1916
Category: Person: ||||||||||||||||||| Dynasty: Issuer:
ObvLegd: A LA GLOIRE DES HEROS DE VERDUN MCMXVI
ObvType: medallions of generals Petain, Nivelle & Castelnau
RevLegd: VERDUN ON NE PASSE PAS MCMXVI
RevType: two females, one with flag another with sword take guard against German eagle
PrevColl.: Brenner, V.D.

Can't help with value atm, I'll keep looking. - Found one on Hong Kong eBay sold for $41 US

Here is the ANS entry for #2


0000.999.52178: Dept.: ME Obj.Type: ME Reference: |||||||||||||||||||
Region: France Locality: Paris Mint:
Material: AE Denom.:
Weight: Size: 69 Axis:
Date: / Era: Date on Obj.: 1902
Category: Person: ||||||||||||||||||| Dynasty: Issuer:
ObvLegd:
ObvType: Paris consulting a doctor who is tending to a patient
RevLegd: CENTENAIRE DE L'INTERNAT EN MEDICINE ET EN CHIRURGIE:HOPITAUX CIVILS DE PARIS
RevType: grace lighting a flame over a medical student
PrevColl.:
Color: UnderType: CounterStamp:
Publication: Symbols:
OtherInfo.:

A google hit on #2:
Subject: Hopitaux Civilis de Paris
Occassion: Centennial Celebration
Size: 68mm
OBV: Female, erect, to left with mural crown addressing seated intern, who supports in his lap the head of a man reclining upon stretcher. At rear, Notre Dame and the Façade of the old Ecole de Medecine. Signed, incused, LOVIS BOTTEE
Rev: CENTENAIRE DE L'INTERNAT EN MEDECINE ET EN CHIRURGIE / HOPITAUX CIVILIS DE PARIS. To left, AN / X / 1902 Upon side of table, incused, EXEMPALIRE / DE / COLLECTION Signed, incused, L. Bottee

Neat medals, I prefer #1 myself, but both are a-ok.

deansmint

Wow, thank you very much. Strangely, the info you had for the top medal says bronze but mine is in silver. It is also marked on the side Argent. Did they restrike these kinds of medals alot. They look to me to be totally original, but Im not an expert. And I agree, the design on the first is absolutely stunning, and the relief is very impressive. Thanks.

StrikeOutXXX

Not sure about the silver version, that particular Google page i copied was from the Boston Public Library's Joan of Arc collection, so they apparently only have the bronze one. Both ANS entries are "AE" - Bronze as well.

I'm sure someone will be by with more info (ie. actually "knowing") than I can find searching.

ajaan

That 1st medal is fantastic. Mind saying what it cost? Interested in selling it?

lordmarcovan

Both very cool, but the first one is sensational.

I like your "bought 'em 'cause I liked 'em" philosophy. That's what's fun about exonumia sometimes.

I just did that with a few pieces. They were interesting, so I bought them. Not to keep, but for resale. I am gambling that somebody else will find them interesting like I did, and hopefully find them worth a tiny bit more than I paid for them.

ormandh

Very nice medals!! Sorry, I can't give any real feedback. They are nice and had they been put in front of me I would have bought them myself. Enjoy! -Dan