Medal - The appeal of June 18, 1940 and the centenary of the birth of Charles de Gaulle

€283,348.00
LocationFrance
Year1990
TypeCommemorative medals/Personality or portrait medal
CompositionGold plated silver (.950) (Vermeil)
Weight37.7 g
Diameter44.8 mm
Thickness3.70 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth with punches
Lettering: c LM 90P Lettering: c LM 90P
Period
Notice
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Obverse description50th anniversary of the appeal of June 18, 1940: General Charles de Gaulle at the microphone of the BBC in London. In the background, Big Ben, planes and flames.
Obverse lettering50e ANNIVERSAIRE DE L’APPEL DU 18 JUIN 1940 - 1990
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionOfficial portrait of the President of the Republic Charles de Gaulle wearing the collar of the Order of the Liberation. Lorraine crosses surrounding the dates.
Reverse lettering100e ANNIVERSAIRE DE LA NAISSANCE DE CHARLES DE GAULLE 1890 - 1990
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(LM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1990 LM - -
Catalog ID6636502920
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