WW1 French Prud'homme Verdun Commemorative War Medal Soviet era badge Suspended from a laurel wreath

Suspended from a laurel wreath mount and on the original blue and orange ribbon

May also carry memento mori meaning

this version includes the correct wartime ribbon

Original ribbons

WW1 French Prud'homme Verdun Commemorative War Medal Soviet era badge Suspended from a laurel wreathAn original French Verdun commemorative medal. The scarce Prud'homme design variant. Issued to servicemen who participated in the defence of Verdun during the German 1916 offensive. 29. 5 mm width. Bronze construction. Front showing bust in combat helmet, inscribed Verdun 1916. Reverse with motto "AUX GLORIEUX DEFENSEURS de VERDUN" (To the Glorious Defenders of Verdun). Name tablet in blank. On original ribbon with VERDUN clasp. Medal lightly polish