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16. Marshal Ferdinand Foch

Bas relief medallion honoring World War I French Marshal. Unknown if cast in bronze.

Published onDec 13, 2023
16. Marshal Ferdinand Foch

Christian Petersen papers, RS 26/02/52, Iowa State University, Special Collections and University Archives.

Date

1920

Material

Plaster

Description

Bas relief medallion honoring World War I French Marshal. Unknown if cast in bronze or scaled down for medal/medallion.

Markings

n/a

Provenance / Location

Location unknown.

Alternate Title(s)

n/a

Notes / Sources

Image in Papers, SC, Box 9 f.4.

Ferdinand Foch (1851 - 1929) was a marshal of France and commander of Allied forces during the closing months of World War I, generally considered the leader most responsible for the Allied victory.

Citation Information

Article Title: Ferdinand Foch

Website Name: Encyclopedia Britannica

Publisher: Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.

URL: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ferdinand-Foch

Access Date: March 15, 2024

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