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Medal - Galliéni
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1916 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of General Gallieni in military uniform occupying the central field, with his life dates 1849-1916 inscribed to the right. The circular legend reads AU . DEFENSEUR . DE . PARIS around the upper portion, with MDCCCXVI (1916) along the lower border. |
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| Obverse lettering | . AU . DEFENSEUR . DE . PARIS . / . MDCCCXVI . G.AL GALLIENI / 1849-1916 |
| Reverse description | The reverse field bears a seven-line inscription in raised relief, reproducing Gallieni's famous declaration regarding his mandate to defend Paris against the invader. |
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