France WWI Verdun Medal 1916 by Vernier Non Wearable Type Cased by the Paris Mint with Bilingual Diploma

FRANCE: WW1 Verdun Commemorative 
Medal. In table format (non wearable), in its 
original leather case, with its diploma of issue. 
The Verdun medals were unofficial awards, 
by the municipality of Verdun, to military 
personnel who participated in the February 
1916 battle of the Verdun fort.
This is the original and initial example (the 
regular medals with the ribbon were given 
later on) designed by Vernier, with the name 
of the medalist engraved on it together with 
the motto "on ne passe pas" (you will not 
pass), and the date "21 Fevrier 1916" on the 
reverse side.
Marked "Bronze" and maker marked by the
Paris Mint on the rim.

FULL SIZE

WW1 1914 - 1918

Item 100% original – case, diploma original

Condition as on the photos
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