French WWI 237th Infantry Regiment Soldier's Medals

French WWI 237th Infantry Regiment Soldier's Medals

30cm x 40cm (15-3/4" x 11-3/4") pasteboard mounted certificate is mounted by this soldier's medals including WWI Victory, Belgian WWI Commemorative Medal, French Croix-de-Guerre with "1914 - 1916" reverse and showing a star appurtnance which designates the recipient having been mentioned in dispatches.  Also a French WWI Combatant's Cross, Wound Medal, and WWI Commemorative Medal.  All of these are glued to the certificate by the ribbons, as this was how these were intended to be mounted.  (These certificates were not put together with long-term preservation in mind!)  The planchets have worked themselves free, but of course have adhesive residue on the reverse.  That is the down side.. but it is considerably offset by the fact that on such a certificate we can associate the medals with an individual Poilu!  In this case, it is Jules Brisse, a soldier in the 237th Infantry Regiment who was wounded three times in service.  

The French 237th Infantry Regiment served with distinction during World War I, participating in some of the most intense fighting on the Western Front. Formed as part of the French Army's mobilization in 1914, the regiment was engaged in the Champagne region and the Somme, where it played a crucial role in repelling German assaults. Notably, in July 1915, the 237th Infantry Regiment successfully defended its positions near Souchez, using hand grenade fire to drive back the German 63rd Infantry Regiment in a fierce night battle. Throughout the war, the regiment was recognized for its steadfast defense and aggressive counterattacks, contributing significantly to the French Army's efforts to maintain the front lines and protect vital sectors. The service of the 237th Infantry Regiment exemplifies the courage and resilience of French soldiers during the Great War.

$100 - $150