The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals (Part III)

FRANCE, Défense Passive [Passive Defence], 1945, a bronze award medal by R. Cochet, angel standing facing, protecting women and children from symbolic bombs being dropped by air, rev. rescue worker clasping the hand of a victim reaching from the rubble of a destroyed building, named (R. Alix), edge impressed br and cornucopia, 59mm, 91.68g (cf. SJA 108, 1408; cf. CGB Nov. 2024, 273; cf. Elsen 94, 2280; cf. DNW 132, 1705). Very fine £25-£35

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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Bt Simmons September 2002