Leclerc Chiefs in the Second War 1939 1945 - France

€369,985.00

Location	Venezuela
Year	1957
Type	Commemorative medals/Personality or portrait medal
Composition	Silver (.950)
Weight	15 g
Diameter	30 mm
Thickness
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation
Edge	Reeded
Period	Fourth Republic (1953-1999)
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Obverse description	Portrait of Marshal Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque, one of the main military leaders of Free France during the Second World War. A major figure in the Liberation, he is best known for his command of the 2nd Armored Division.
Obverse lettering	JEFES EN LA SEGUNDA GUERRA CHIEFS IN THE SECOND WAR 1939 1945 FRANCIA FRANCE LECLERC
Obverse script	Latin
Reverse description	Eagle with wings spread, looking left and holding a sword in its talons. On the right, the cornucopia mark of the Monnaie de Paris.
Reverse lettering	JEFES EN LA SEGUNDA GUERRA CHIEFS IN THE SECOND WAR 1939 1945 ARGENT 950 1939 1945 R.C P.C-V BANCO ITALO-VENEZOLANO VENEZUELA 1957
Reverse script	Latin
Engraver	Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage	1957 - -
Catalog ID	3622677740
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