Framed by a laurel wreath are the words, "A LA GLOIRE DES HÉROS DE VERDUN MCMXVI" ("to the glory of the heroes of Verdun 1916"). The reverse of the medal has three portraits at the top, from left to right inscribed, "GENERAL PETAIN", "GENERAL NIVELLE", and "GENERAL DE CURIERES DE CASTELNAU". Pillet" (Charles Pillet), and his monogram "CP" is also on the reverse. Although commonly associated with the 1916 Battle of Verdun due to. Inscribed very small is the artist's name, "CH. This iconic French propaganda poster was drawn by French artist Maurice Neumont in 1918. - 300 days long battle - more then 700 000 people dead or missing. Also in the foreground are coats of arms of Verdun and France, with "VERDUN ON NE PASSE PAS MCMXVI" ("Verdun none shall pass 1916") below. These figures are holding the city of Verdun in the background against a crowned and sword-wielding eagle in the foreground, representing Germany.
This second figure may be Joan of Arc, and likely represents the French Army. She rests her hand on the shoulder of the second figure dressed in military garb, including a helmet and sword. They stand shoulder to shoulder to symbolize the motto of the Soldiers of Verdun: On ne passe pas The Netherlands gave the Monument de la Hollande Amie. Reverse inscription reads: A / LA GLOIRE / DES HEROES DE. The obverse depicts two female figures one resembles the Marianne figure used to represent the French Republic, wearing a Phrygian cap and holding what appear to be a flag and laurel branch. Obverse inscription reads: VERDUN / ON NE PASSE PAS / MCMXVI (Verdun They Shall Not Pass 1916). This circular medal is made of bronze, with "BRONZE" and the Paris Mint cornucopia inscribed on its edge. Armée | Légion d'honneur (France) | Croix de guerre (France), - depicted | Marianne (French emblem), - depicted | Medals - France - Verdun | Armor, - depicted | Helmets, - depicted | Swords, - depicted | Flags, - depicted | Wreaths, - depicted | Leaves, - depicted | Laurel, - depicted | Eagles, - depicted | Eagles in art | Crowns, - depicted | Heraldry - France - Verdun, | Fasces, - depicted | Castles, - depicted | Shields, - depicted | Monograms, - depicted | Liberty caps (Headgear), - depicted | Phrygian caps, - depicted | Verdun, Battle of, Verdun, France, 1916 - Medals, badges, decorations, etc | World War, 1914-1918 | Verdun (France) - History - 20th century | France - History - 20th century | Armor | Castles | Croix de guerre (France) | Crowns | Eagles | Fasces | Flags | Helmets | Heraldry | Laurel | Leaves | Liberty caps (Headgear) | Marianne (French emblem) | Medals | Monograms | Phrygian caps | Shields | Swords | Wreaths | France | France - Verdun | 1900-1999 | commemorative medals Signed and titled, the original plaster maquette,20 x 26.5 cm.: Fought from 21 February to 18. Armée - Symbolic representation, | depicted | Légion d'honneur (France) - Medals, badges, decorations, etc., | France. Louis Octave Mattei: Verdun - On ne passe pas, circa 1917.