Token - World War II Bir Hakeim

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight30.86 g
Diameter41 mm
Thickness2.7 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
Period
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Obverse descriptionPortraits of German General Erwin Rommel at the head of the Afrikakorps, and on the right, General Marie-Pierre Kœnig. Troops of French Legionnaires attacking an enemy position during the battle of Bir Hakeim (Libya). Minerva hallmark.
Obverse letteringBIR - HAKEIM ROMMEL K?NIG
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionMap of France decorated with a Lorraine Cross. Different bow and arrow of the CEO (1989-1999) of the KNM Chris Van Draanen.
Reverse lettering1939 - 1945
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND  - -
Catalog ID1643862030
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