Ancient, British and World Coins, Historical and Art Medals

France, 1915. France. “Journée du Poilu”, silver cruciform-shaped brooch by René Lalique, naked male figure clasping an eagle, representing imperial Germany, by the neck, 34mm. Good very fine

Réne Lalique (1860-1945). Better known as a jeweller and glass maker, Lalique produced very few medals and only one was displayed at the “Belle Epoque” exhibition of 1967