WWI French Victory Medal, Rare Charles Version, Type 1 For Sale
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WWI French Victory Medal, Rare Charles Version, Type 1: $140.00
Rare Unofficial Type 1 of the French Victory Medal. Designed and signed by C. Charles on the obverse of the medal.France held a competition in 1920 for the design of the official victory medal. The long list of requirements for a design to be considered drew out the competition until 1923. However the demand for a victory medal rose during this time. In the meantime a couple Victory Medal designers began selling their versions to veterans. One of these designers was Charles-Charles who designed this unofficial type 1 victory medal. Another designer was Pautot who designed the type 2 unofficial victory medal. Maker Marked on the the rim by Chobillon (AC inTriangle) and hallmarked \"BRONZE\" It serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and heroism exhibited by French soldiers during World War I, making it a valuable addition to any collection of historical artifacts.
