France, "Charité" 1911, adapted for the Great War 1914-1919, with recipient's name, bronze by Louis Desvignes

Obv: Charity comforts a seated woman, CHARITE above

Rev: a naked boy plays with some birds, on a tablet below LA FRANCE RECONNAISSANTE (France grateful) 1914-1919, recipient's name engraved below Mme SCHNELLER-BILAND

Condition: Good very fine, softly worked; Diameter: 50mm

References: CGMP 3/145F

Notes: I don't know who Madame Schneller-Biland was, but perhaps this was awarded to her for nursing duties during the Great War. It's certainly a charming obverse image.

Price £40