France, Third Republic. A Marne Medal, C.1937 GTRexclude Upon return from the South

Upon return from the South African theatre

Vivid 1 again (1913)

who was Acting-Adjutant of his battalion

this is an extremely well preserved tunic with only gentle and limited signs of wear

They found I was suffering from neurasthenia and recommended me for internment in Switzerland

France, Third Republic. A Marne Medal, C.1937 GTRexclude Upon return from the SouthIn 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