Joseph Joffre, maréchal de France (1852-1931), ND5542(1), Henry Nocq, Vers 1914

Author(s): nocq, henry eugène (paris, 13–01–1868 - paris, in 1944), medal engraver - medalist production date: around 1914 type(s) of object(s): numismatics name(s): medal dimensions - artwork: diameter: 6. 8cm weight (type dimension): 139. 53 g description: relief, right, reverse. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: legend - in circular law: "j. Joffre. Marechal de france. "; on the reverse with the exergue: "septemb. 14 / 1914"; on the reverse in the field: "at the moment / where a battle is committed / on which the salvation of the country depends /. All efforts / must be employed to attack / and refell the enemy / a troops which can no more advance / will have to cost whatever / keep the ground conquered / and be killed on the place / rather than go back. / no failure / can be tolerate. ” signature - right to the exergue: "henry nocq"; on the reverse in the right field: "hn". Iconographic description: right: bust of joseph joffre on the left, in uniform decorated with numerous military medals and the legion of honor plaque; reverse: joseph joffre standing on the left, in uniform under a coat, raising his right arm; on the left, an inscription on thirteen lines. Acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: nd5542. Date: Vers 1914.