© Berlin-George (CC BY)
© Berlin-George (CC BY)
Alsace Lorraine, French Military Medal to the End of the Franco-Belgian Occupation of the Ruhr ND
| Bronze | 22.29 g | 36 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.29 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop (Ribbon included) |
| Technique | Milled (high relief) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#437410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in 4 lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RHÉNANIE - RUHR - TYROL
INSIGNE
DU
MERITE
Edge
Plain
Lettering: BRONZE
Comment
The Occupation of the Ruhr was a period of military occupation of the Ruhr region of Germany by France and Belgium between 11 January 1923 and 25 August 1925. It contributed to German rearmament and the growth of radical right-wing and left-wing movements in Germany.
Photo of the obverse with ribbon included:
