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1916

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1991

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Medal for Army Orphans Medal

This is a Medal. It was designed by René Lalique. It is dated ca. 1916 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is brass, ribbon. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Alice Stern. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Alice Stern.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 4 × 3 cm (1 9/16 × 1 3/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed: R. Lalique [facimilie]

It is inscribed

On the medal: [1] "Orphelinat des Armées"

Cite this object as

Medal for Army Orphans Medal; Designed by René Lalique (French, 1860–1945); France; brass, ribbon; H x W: 4 × 3 cm (1 9/16 × 1 3/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Alice Stern; 1991-150-2

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