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Token - The Great War 1914-1918 Marne, Verdun, Artois, Somme
| Location | France |
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| Year | 2018 |
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| Period | World War I |
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| Obverse description | Central medallion depicting a bust of a French poilu soldier wearing an Adrian helmet, set within a multi-pointed star composed of crossed swords and bayonets radiating from the centre. The four major WWI battle names are inscribed in the field at cardinal points, with VERDUN at top, MARNE at left, ARTOIS at right, and SOMME inverted at the bottom, against a polished dark field. |
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| Obverse lettering | VERDUN · MARNE · ARTOIS · SOMME |
| Reverse description | The reverse features the Eternal Flame of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in high relief at centre, flanked by two laurel branches, with a Croix de Guerre surmounted above. The dates 1914 and 1918 appear prominently in the field on either side. A legend curves along the lower portion of the field, and a beaded border encircles the entire design. |
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