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LOT 3747
France. World War I AE Medal Group. 1914-1918.
Comprising: mixed group of French medals issued for service in WWI, including French Escaped Prisoner Medal, Medal of the National Union of Combattants, and U.N.C. Combat Veteran Medal. Good Very Fine - Extremely Fine.(41.58gr, 51-43mm excluding ribbon). [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, collector.
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