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From Friendship to Gratitude - The Merci Train Collection

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Commemorative Medal from Association Des Mutiles Des Yeux De France Et Des Colonies

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SubjectCommemorationsMilitary Medals: French Gratitude TrainMerci TrainDescriptionThe Commomerative French War Medal was given by the Association Des Mutiles Des Yeux De France Et Des Colonies from Paris, France, established in 1923. The two soldiers image derives from a Ch. Garry painting. The French offered the medal to represent the American-French friendship and solidarity gathering all eye-injured veterans in battle. The front medal displays two wounded soldiers walking, seeking aid with an inscription "POUR LES YEUX QUI S'ETEIGNANT TOUS POUR UN! UN POUR TOUS!" (Translation: For the eyes that cannot see. All for one! One for All!). Back of Medal has an inscription "RECONNAISSANCE DE L'ASSOCIATION DES MUTILES DES YEUX DE FRANCE & DES COLONIES 29. RUE GUILLAUME TELL PARIS_XVII; AU PEUPLE AMERICIAN" (Translation: Recognition of the Association of Mutilated Eye of France and Colonies. 29, Rue Guillaume Tell Paris_XVII; The American People).TypePhysical ObjectOriginal FormatMedalsLanguageFrenchContributing InstitutionArizona Capitol MuseumCollectionFrom Friendship to Gratitude - The Merci Train CollectionRights StatementIN COPYRIGHT
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StateArizonaCountryUnited StatesFrance

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Acquisition NoteDonated by the Association Des Mutiles De Yeux De France Et Des ColoniesObject ID1993.005.068Date Digitized2014Digital FormatJPEG

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