Medal of General Gouraud and the Return of Alsace from France Yale University Art Gallery

1918

Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: 138.98 g, 12:00, 68 mm
Credit Line: Gift of Edward B. Greene, B.A. 1900
Accession Number: 1928.32
Geography: Made in Paris, France
Culture: French
Period: 20th century
Classification: Numismatics
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Numismatic details

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: GENERAL GOURAUD Bust r.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: ALSATIA GALLIS RESTITUTA Two figures on horses offered flowers by female figure (Alsace) carrying flag in l. hand. Buildings in background. Below, DIE XXII NOVEMBR. AN. MCMXVIII

Provenance

Edward B. Greene, to 1928; Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., 1928–2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.

Object copyright

No Copyright - United States

Additional information

Object/Work type

bronze, medals

Marks

Cornucopia and BRONZE stamped on edge

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