Rene Lalique WWI Commemoration in Gold
DocuJewel® 34415
Type of Jewel: Objet d'Art
Description:
Rene Lalique
La Journée du Poilu
Medal Commemorating French Infantrymen of World War I
‘Poilu’, or ‘shaggy one’, was the nickname for the ordinary French infantryman, equivalent to the British ‘Tommy’. In December 1915 the French Government sanctioned the establishment of a National Day to honour and support French soldiers.
French Metal and Maker's Mark
Brooch Fitting
Metal: 18kt Yellow
Circa: 1915
Measurements:
1 3/8" Length 1 3/8" Width
Type of Jewel: Objet d'Art
Description:
Rene Lalique
La Journée du Poilu
Medal Commemorating French Infantrymen of World War I
‘Poilu’, or ‘shaggy one’, was the nickname for the ordinary French infantryman, equivalent to the British ‘Tommy’. In December 1915 the French Government sanctioned the establishment of a National Day to honour and support French soldiers.
French Metal and Maker's Mark
Brooch Fitting
Metal: 18kt Yellow
Circa: 1915
Measurements:
1 3/8" Length 1 3/8" Width