France, Republic. A Verdun Medal, C.1918 United Republic of weighing 42

weighing 42

with gilded eagle affixed by two rivets in the center

rosette sitting on two-tone strap sewn to the ribbon

then pushed on myself to make certain that they would clear the bridge successfully

circumscribed by Latin script - maker marked “Kautsch"

France, Republic. A Verdun Medal, C.1918 United Republic of weighing 42Type II by Vernier. In bronze, engraver marked "VERNIER" on the obverse, measuring 26. 7 mm, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 36. 5 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with pinback. Footnote: The Verdun Medal was created on November 20, 1916 by the Town Council of Verdun, which had taken refuge by then in Paris. For this reason, it may be considered a semi official medal. It was to be awarded to veterans who