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2e Guerre Mondiale - Victoire du 8 mai 1945 argent
| Location | France |
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| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The field depicts four Allied national flags — including those of France, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union — rising dynamically above a broken surface, symbolizing victory, with an eagle in relief breaking free at center right. The legend 'VICTOIRE 8 MAI 1945' arcs across the upper field, and the engraver's signature 'J.JIMENEZ' appears in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a raised outline map of France, including Corsica, in the center of the field, with a prominent Cross of Lorraine in relief superimposed over it. A beaded border surrounds the design, and the legend '1939 - 1945' is inscribed in large numerals across the upper field. A small mint mark appears at the bottom. |
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| Reverse lettering | 1939 - 1945 |
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