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Object type
Museum number
1978,1002.972
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Description
Cravat-pin in brass set with a gold medal of a man wrestling with an eagle and an inscription.
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Producer name
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Date
- 1915
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Production place
- Made in: France
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- Made in: France
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Materials
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Technique
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Dimensions
- Diameter: 1.8 centimetres (medal)
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Inscriptions
Inscription Type
inscriptionInscription Language
FrenchInscription Content
LE POILU 1915/ LE PARLEMENT/ LALIQUE
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Curator's comments
Text from catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift (Gere et al 1984) no 370:
Designed by René Lalique (1860-1945). Poilu, literally meaning hairy, was a colloquial term for soldiers in the First World War. The spread eagle is an emblem of Germany. Parliament designated 25-6 December 1915 as 'Journee du Poilu' and various badges and medals were made for the occasion.(Charlotte Gere)Originally wrongly described in the catalogue as gold.
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Bibliography
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Location
Not on display
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Subjects
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Associated places
- Emblem of: Germany
- (Europe,Germany)
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Associated events
- Commemoration of: First World War
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Acquisition name
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Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
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Registration number
1978,1002.972
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Additional IDs
- HG.972 (masterlist number)
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