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© Soccercoinguy
Winston Churchill and the Liberation of France ND
1966 year| Bronze | 175 g | 68 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Year | 1966 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 175 g |
| Diameter | 68 mm |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#379470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Churchill family arms and inscription below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
"NOUS N'AVONS QU'UN DESIR
VOIR UNE FRANCE FORTE ET LIBRE
ENTOUREE DE SON EMPIRE
ET REUNIE A L'ALSACE-LORRAINE"
10 NOVEMBRE 1942
Translation:
"For ourselves we have no wish but to see France free and strong, with her Empire gathered round her and with Alsace-Lorraine restored."
November 10, 1942
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Designer: Pierre Turin
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1966 BRONZE
Comment
Cette médaille a été refrappée au fil des ans. Depuis 1966, la médaille porte l’année faite sur le bord en plus des indications de métal et de finesse.
