Winston Churchill and the Liberation of France

Location France
Year 1966
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 175 g
Diameter 68 mm
Thickness 5.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth with Inscription
Period Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Bust of Churchill in uniform, slightly to left
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering WINSTON CHURCHILL PIERRE TURIN MCMVL
Reverse description Churchill family arms and inscription below
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering `NOUS N`AVONS QU`UN DESIR VOIR UNE FRANCE FORTE ET LIBRE ENTOUREE DE SON EMPIRE ET REUNIE A L`ALSACE-LORRAINE` 10 NOVEMBRE 1942
(Translation: `For ourselves we have no wish but to see France free and strong, with her Empire gathered round her and with Alsace-Lorraine restored.` November 10, 1942)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4172807350
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