France, Republic. A Verdun Medal, C.1918 Archive This very early beret (circa

This very early beret (circa 1935) shows hardly any wear

He injured his left ankle in December 1916 and was in hospital for three months recovering

Welland Canal Force

constructed of silvery twisted wire around a fabric core with black twisted braids

France, Republic. A Verdun Medal, C.1918 Archive This very early beret (circaType II by Vernier. In bronze, engraver marked "VERNIER" on the obverse, measuring 26. 7 mm, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 36. 5 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with pinback. Footnote: The Verdun Medal was created on November 20, 1916 by the Town Council of Verdun, which had taken refuge by then in Paris. For this reason, it may be considered a semi official medal. It was to be awarded to veterans who