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Verdun Medal was established on November 20, 1916 and issued to the soldiers and airmen who participated in the Battle for Verdun from February to November 1916. There were six variations of the Verdun Medal. These were unofficial awards as far as the nation of France was concerned. As such, they could not be 'legally' worn on the military uniform as part of parade-dress. This medal was awarded to Col. B. Willis for service in the Lafayette Flying Corps.

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Object Details
Country of Origin France Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Manufacturer Revillon
 Physical Description Revillon version of the City of Verdun Medal; Bronze disc with red, white, and blue ribbon. Obverse: relief of Lady Liberty, enscribed text "VERDUN ON NE PASSE"; Reverse: relief of French soldier depicted, engraved text "EN AVANT S. QU AU BOUT" Dimensions 3-D: 7 × 3.8 × 0.3cm (2 3/4 × 1 1/2 × 1/8 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Silk
Ink
 Inventory Number A19630023000 Credit Line Bequest of the Estate of Col. Harold B. Willis Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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