commemorative
Object NameMedal Commemorating the Journée du Poilu
Designer
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer
Lalique et Cie
(France)
Made FromBronze, Cardboard, Fabric
Dateabout 1915
Place MadeFrance, Combs-la-Ville
TechniqueCast
Size(a) H: 0.3 cm, Diam (max): 5.5 cm; (bc): H: 7.3 cm, W: 7.3 cm, D: 2.2 cm
Accession Number2011.7.109
Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionMedal Commemorating the Journée du Poilu. (a) Bronze; cast. Circular medal showing nude male facing a large eagle. Man has one arm raised to bird's neck. Medal inscribed, "JOURNEE DU POILU / 1915". Reverse shows branch with leaves and very small berries. Inscribed, "26 25 / DECEMBRE / 1915". (b) Gray cardboard box bottom. (c) Gray cardboard box top inscribed, "LALIQUE / PARIS".Provenance
Source
Elaine Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Source
Stanford Steppa
- 2011-12-09
