Ancient, British and World Coins, Historical and Art Medals

France, 1919. France. National Exposition, Strasbourg, a yellow brass plaquette by Henri Nocq after Hansi, French soldier saluting a young Alsatian girl in national costume, reverse “Chantacleer” in foreground, view of city behind, to right an eagle representing imperial Germany flying away dropping a crown, orb and sceptre as it does so, legend below, 96 x 65mm. good very fine, has been cleaned

The obverse design may be based on a poster or postcard by Hansi, a contemporary Alsatian artist specializing in regional and folkloric subjects