France, Third Republic. A Marne Medal, C.1937 Auction Archive with the encouragement of President

with the encouragement of President Theodore Roosevelt

silvered wreath (silvering rubbed off)

Surface war evident on the reverse of the buckle and on the receiving clip

and South African Victory Medal (L/CPL J

19 mm x 46

France, Third Republic. A Marne Medal, C.1937 Auction Archive with the encouragement of PresidentIn bronze, engraver marked on the soldier's back on the obverse, measuring 32 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Marne Medal was established on August 21, 1937 by Captain Chrissement, founder of the Association des Soldats de la Marne, whose president was Marshal Franchet dEsprey. It was designed by the sculptor Maxime Real del Sarte (1888 1954). The medal was attributed to veterans of the two battles of the Marne. The