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Médaille-Musée Somme 1916
| Location | France |
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| Period | World War I |
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| Obverse description | The field depicts silhouettes of advancing WWI soldiers in relief against a background featuring a large poppy bloom in the centre and the ruined tower of the Basilica of Albert to the right. The legend 'Musée Somme 1916' curves along the upper left, with the town name 'ALBERT' inscribed in the lower exergue. A beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Reverse description | The central field depicts two WWI soldiers armed with rifles standing in a sandbag-lined trench in high relief, with a sign reading 'FIRING LINE' prominently displayed in the lower portion of the field. The circular legend 'BATAILLE DE LA SOMME - 1ER JUILLET 1916' runs along the upper border, while the maker's name 'Fonderie Saint-Luc' appears inverted along the lower rim. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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