Coin French Mint THE GREAT WAR, THE SPONSORS - 10 Euros Silver BE 2016 (MDP)

10 Euros FRANCE 2016.

Series: The Great War.
Theme : The Godmothers of War, Verdun 1916-2016.

Quality : BE (Beautiful Proof).
Edition : 5 000 copies.
Silver 900 ‰ - 22,2 g - Ø 37 mm.

Official series labeled Centenary of the Great War. Launched in 2014, it highlights the experiences of the men and women involved in this confrontation. This year, this link between the civilian and military worlds is illustrated by the exchange of letters.

A wartime godmother writes to a soldier with the text of the letter in the background. Around the piece, the words "LES MARRAINES DE Guerre VERDUN 1916-2016" are written.
The Poppy and the Cornflower, symbols of the Commonwealth and French veterans respectively, are added. The sponsor's letter extends to the edge of the coin and reaches the reverse where it reaches the soldiers in the trenches at Verdun. One of the soldiers reads the letter while his comrades are at their posts. On the lower reverse, the trucks
advance along the Voie Sacrée, the main road supply route of the Battle of Verdun.