This is a RARE example of a LALIQUE Solid Silver Journée award which is a day, or a set of days, used by either the government, or an association, to raise funds for particular causes. This one was for the 1915 Journée du Poilu, which means Day of the Soldier. It was sponsored by the Parliament of the French Government. To attract more donations, the fundraisers would commission popular engravers to create the awards. This one, The MALTESES CROSS was created by the master Beautiful imagery of a man (France) fighting an eagle (Germany). Approx : Weight: 13gr Size: 3.5cm x 3.5cm, Stamped in the back with the sword and snake mark and on the pin (Solid Silver) Condition, very good with original pin. THIS IS A RARE BROOCH. The item “RARE R. LALIQUE SOLID SILVER BROOCH / MEDAL WW1 HALLMARKED VGC” is in sale since Tuesday, August 02, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Vintage Fine Jewellery\Other Vintage Fine”. The seller is “1antikeire” and is located in irvinestown, Fermanagh. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Brooch//// Pin
- Metal: Silver
