Medal - The appeal of June 18, 1940 and the centenary of the birth of Charles de Gaulle
Medal - The appeal of June 18, 1940 and the centenary of the birth of Charles de Gaulle
€283,348.00
Location
France
Year
1990
Type
Commemorative medals/Personality or portrait
medal
Composition
Gold plated silver (.950) (Vermeil)
Weight
37.7 g
Diameter
44.8 mm
Thickness
3.70 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Smooth with punches Lettering: c LM 90P Lettering: c LM 90P
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
50th 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 lettering
50e ANNIVERSAIRE DE L’APPEL DU 18
JUIN
1940 - 1990
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Official 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 lettering
100e ANNIVERSAIRE DE LA NAISSANCE DE
CHARLES DE GAULLE
1890 - 1990
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
(LM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)