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Title Verdun veteran's badge
Nationality French
Period 1916-18
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This die-struck lapel pin commemorates the siege of Verdun, imortalised by Marshal Petain's epic defence of the city in 1916. This claimed some 600,000 French lives and only a little less German deaths. The latter called it the 'Mill on the Meuse'. The image is of one of the forts surrounding Verdun, perhaps Douaumont or Fort Vaux.

It (35mm diameter) is made of brass with a now much faded EPNS finish. The pin fitting is damaged and is missing the pin element. There is no maker mark.

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[Militaria : Badges : French : 20th Century]

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I collected my iron cross this am from the sorting office. Thank you for the medal; as before it's a very nice one. Thank you for your prompt service and I look forward to purchasing more in the future from you and your wonderful site.

J B, UK, 07.12.2006

I have safely received the VK 2 award. Many thanks for dealing with my order so promptly.

I G, UK, 28.03.2006

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