WORLD WAR I MEDALS. France. The Unknown Soldier Bronze Medal, 1920. Paris Mint. CHOICE MINT STATE. <em>The Art of Devastation</em>-Unlisted (though cf. 6185.4113.2). 68mm. By Paul-Marcel Dammann. Obverse: Three veiled females standing left, heads lowered and holding olive branches, paying respects to soldier s grave; Reverse: French soldiers bearing a casket left; Arc de Triomphe in background. Edge: <<cornucopia><cornucopia>> BRONZE. Light yellow-bronze surfaces.<p><em>A poignant and moving piece meant to honor all those who had lost their life during the ravages of the war, showing the intense love of a most grateful nation.</em></cornucopia> From the Richard Jewell Collection.
